Published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · View the paper (DOI)
The Zhurong rover discovered hidden layers of rock under the Martian surface indicating an ancient northern ocean. This finding offers clear evidence that Mars once had a significant body of water and a more habitable environment for life.
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