The secret of why Mars grew cold and dry may be locked away in its rocks As the sun grew hotter, so did Mars, prompting much of its atmospheric carbon dioxide to rain out and ultimately get locked up in rocks. Astrobitica July 2, 2025 (Last updated: July 2, 2025) 1 minute read As the sun grew hotter, so did Mars, prompting much of its atmospheric carbon dioxide to rain out and ultimately get locked up in rocks. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: Video: MTG-S1 and Copernicus Sentinel-4 launch highlightsNext: Climate satellite MethaneSAT backed by Bezos and Google fails in space after just 1 year