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Mars has had water for a long time.
The rock samples collected by the Perseverance rover on Mars have already provided valuable information.

A preliminary analysis of the rocks by NASA researchers indicates that water has been present in Jezero Crater for "a long time.

This study also shows that Mars' water was stable enough for micro-life to thrive.

When the water ran through the sampled rock.

In addition to trapping previous water on Mars,

The formed salt may have also preserved indications of life.

In the meantime, Perseverance's sample will be collected by future expeditions.

They will not return to earth until a new mission comes back to earth.

Mars rover will also collect samples from other Mars sites in the upcoming months.


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