Exploratour: Life on Mars?

Introduction



This is a Viking image of the surface of Mars. The footpad of the Viking lander is visible in the corner of the image.
Click on image for full size version (80K JPG)
Image from: NASA
When we ask "Where might we find extraterrestrial life", the first place many scientists turn to, because of its similarity to the Earth, is Mars. Mars is the closest analog to the Earth in both the present environment and its past. Although no signs of life on Mars have been found, scientists will continue to search because they are aware of the potential for life in extreme environments.

Use the navigation button (that looks like a gold football) at the top of the page to move through the tour. To go to the next page, just press the forward link (F) on the navigation button. For more information on how to use our tours, visit our tour instruction manual.


Exploratour: Life on Mars?

Introduction



This is a Viking image of the surface of Mars. The footpad of the Viking lander is visible in the corner of the image.
Click on image for full size version (80K JPG)
Image from: NASA
When we ask "Where might we find extraterrestrial life", the first place many scientists turn to, because of its similarity to the Earth, is Mars. Mars may have been like the Earth in its past. Although no signs of life on Mars have been found, scientists will continue to search because they are aware of the potential for life in extreme environments.

Use the navigation button (that looks like a gold football) at the top of the page to move through the tour. To go to the next page, just press the forward link (F) on the navigation button. For more information on how to use our tours, visit our tour instruction manual.


Exploratour: Life on Mars?

Introduction



This is a Viking image of the surface of Mars. The footpad of the Viking lander is visible in the corner of the image.
Click on image for full size version (80K JPG)
Image from: NASA
When we ask "Where might we find life outside of the Earth", the first place many scientists turn to is Mars. Mars may have been like the Earth in its past. No signs of life on Mars have been found, but scientists will continue to search.

Use the navigation button (that looks like a gold football) at the top of the page to move through the tour. To go to the next page, just press the forward link (F) on the navigation button. For more information on how to use our tours, visit our tour instruction manual.





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