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Back at Mars

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The Pathfinder lander and the microrover Sojourner have been performing very well despite some minor technical problems. The Sojourner has been sending data about the soil and rock composition of the Martian surface. The Pathfinder has been sending data and images of its landing site.

Author: Chaikin, Andrew
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1997
Evaluation, Mars probes

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At last, company: hints of life on Mars

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Scientists have discovered possible proof of life on Mars. The examination of a meteorite found in Antarctica in 1984 showed tiny structures similar to terrestrial microbes which are believed to be the fossilized remains of ancient, single-celled martian organisms.

Author: Chaikin, Andrew
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1996

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Life on Mars: the great debate

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The controversial issue about the existence of life on Mars has once again been stirred up by several new reports from research scientists. The reports are based on the study of a new Mars meteorite designated as ALH84001.

Author: Chaikin, Andrew
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1997

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Subjects list: Mars (Planet), Discovery and exploration, Research, Life on other planets, Extraterrestrial life, Meteorites
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