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Life on Mars

  • Abstracts Presented at ISSOL'96, July 1996, Orléans, France
  • Exobiology Overviews
  • Published: October 1996
  • Volume 26, page 300 (1996)
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The exploration of Mars is crucial for understanding the potential origins of life beyond Earth, particularly given evidence of past liquid water and a more hospitable environment. This work highlights the significance of Mars as a potential record of early life processes, suggesting that it may provide insights into the conditions that led to the emergence of life.

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  1. Space Science Division, NASA Ames Research Center, 94035, Moffett Field, CA

    Christopher P. McKay

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McKay, C.P. Life on Mars. Origins Life Evol Biosphere 26, 300 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02459770

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  • Issue date: October 1996

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Keywords

  • Atmosphere
  • Surface Activity
  • Early Period
  • Liquid Water
  • Atmospheric Model

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