Is There Ice on Mars? New Evidence from Fresh Meteorite Craters

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Recent observations of fresh meteorite craters on Mars reveal white material at depths of 1 to 3 meters, likely indicating the presence of ice. This ice, exposed by meteorite impacts, evaporates within weeks, supporting the idea of water on Mars. Spectrograph readings have confirmed that the white material is H2O, marking a significant finding for space exploration. The discovery aligns with previous findings of water on the Moon, suggesting a broader presence of ice in the universe. Overall, these developments enhance the prospects for future space missions and research.
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http://scienceblogs.com/catdynamics/2009/09/water_water_everywhere.php

Nasa press release from 24 September.
http://marsprogram.jpl.nasa.gov/mro/newsroom/pressreleases/20090924a.html

Photos of fresh meteorite craters show white at estimated depths of 1 - 3 meters.
The white material goes away within a few weeks.

It is almost certainly ice, which the small meteorite impact exposes, and which then evaporates in the course of time.

Spectrograph reading confirmed it's H2O.
 
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First the moon and now mars

things are looking good for space programs.
 
Monocerotis said:
First the moon and now mars

things are looking good for space programs.

I don't see why it's such a shocker that there's ice other places in the universe than our planet... I'm sure there is PLENTY of ice all over the universe. If there was no H2O in any other areas of the universe other than Earth THEN i would be shocked.
 

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