Life on Mars - New Explorations
NASA Diligently Searching Source: NASA What's Underground on Mars? NASA scientists have a fascinating and very innovative theory. They're exploring the possibility that some forms of life could be supported underground and inside caves on Mars. They believe there's a chance that water may exist underground to support life on the Red Planet. 2020 Launch In July 2020 NASA will launch its Mars 2020 rover with a mission to search for life on the Red Planet. It will touch down on the Martian surface on the targeted date of February 18, 2021 at a location called Jezero Crater. NASA calls the area one of the most scientifically interesting landscapes on Mars. Search for Water and Life Jezero Crater was once home to an ancient river delta that may contain signs of microbial life. The possibility exists that there is water underground on Mars. Exploring for water and life is rover's big mission. The rover will join lander InSight that rece