And this becomes a particular problem in photo interpretation in that we tend to interpret photos in light of our experiences here on Earth. Conditions are very, very different on Mars. Perhaps there are processes on Mars that do not occur on Earth. Even so, scientists are clearly intrigued by the possibility of liquid water on Mars today. Mars meets all of the environmental requirements to support life.
Life seems to have a way of finding a way to exist.
Finding possible evidence for liquid water at some point in the near term on Mars has profound implications for astrobiology. Video vault Ed Weiler, NASA's associate administrator for space science, describes the surprising discovery of recent water flows on Mars. Weiler explains what the water discovery means and the profound impact it could have on the search for life. Download QuickTime 4 software to view this file. Next Launch A Lockheed Martin Athena 1 will launch the Kodiak Star mission for NASA and the Air Force on Saturday from Kodiak Island, Alaska.