the confirmation that water ice exists in the area directly surrounding the lander is big and good news for the martian mission. nasa's stated goal for the mars phoenix was to find exactly this - water ice - and then analyze it. with the latest news, the first step is accomplished. all that's left now is to get the water into the phoenix's instruments, a task which has occasionally proven more difficult than anticipated.
via wired.
poderemos importar icebergs de lá assim que o pólo norte acabar de derreter. não percam a esperança, ursos polares.
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