ExoMars rover targets vast bed of clay in search for life
Astrobitica
June 4, 2026 (Last updated: June 4, 2026) 1 minute read
In the region where the ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover will search for signs of life, clay deposits extend beyond previous estimates, a new study finds. One hypothesis even suggests a vast ocean once covered the landing site.
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