The Polar Regions and the Search for Evidence of Life on MarsThe search for life on Mars and evidence for past life connects to polar exploration in two important ways. First the polar regions on Mars are sites of possible liquid water today, and hence possible locations for extant life. Secondly, ancient permafrost may preserve evidence of the nature of martian life.
Document ID
20040085610
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
McKay, C. P. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2003
Publication Information
Publication: Third International Conference on Mars Polar Science and Exploration