Did the Viking missions discover life on Mars 50 years ago? These scientists think so The key to solving the mystery of the Viking results is the discovery of perchlorate on the Martian surface in 2008. Astrobitica February 10, 2026 (Last updated: February 10, 2026) 1 minute read The key to solving the mystery of the Viking results is the discovery of perchlorate on the Martian surface in 2008. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: Hunting for the Lunar Debris Hiding Near EarthNext: Fermi data help refine orbital parameters of a gamma-ray binary