And the future may see even more unusual explorations. Last week scientists met in Maryland to consider flying a robotic balloon or airplane through the Martian atmosphere just after the turn of the century. All of this was planned before August when scientists discovered what could be microfossils and signs of primitive life on a meteorite that came from Mars millions of years ago. This is going to supply us some pretty vital information. But pieces of that puzzle could turn up missing.
Strange things happen to Mars probes.
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