Methane On Mars (Keeps Increasing)

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Methane levels on Mars are reportedly increasing with each measurement, prompting discussions about potential biological sources. Some forum participants express skepticism towards mainstream scientific views, citing historical claims of methane detection by the Viking 2 Lander that were allegedly suppressed for decades. The conversation includes references to past Physics Forum discussions and a book that suggests a connection between NASA and the CIA regarding methane findings. Critics argue that the scientific community has not adequately addressed these claims, while others question the validity of the evidence presented. The debate highlights ongoing tensions between established science and alternative theories regarding Martian methane.
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Every time a measurement is made – the methane level rises.

Most people on this Forum think I’m a loon. I’m a loon that gets it right an awful lot of the time;
From the below Physics link;
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=16799
Check wrote;
“Anyone want to take a guess?”

I wrote;
”Groundwater (or Methane)”.

Gee, I got BOTH right.

Methane dismissed by “stooge” Vittorio Formisani (what a NASA MUPPET!);
http://mainlymartian.blogs.com/semijournal/2004/04/notes_from_nice_3.html

Clouds near Viking 2 Lander’s Landing Site;
http://www.msss.com/mars_images/moc/2004/03/12/index.html

That MGS (MOC) image clears up nicely some of my “outstanding” claims from 1989 (that atmospheric water vapour, ie. Clouds, was detected by Viking 2 Lander).

Previous Physics Forum discussions regarding Methane on present-day Mars;
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=17811
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=16426
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=17348
 
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Viking 2 Lander Methane Detection on Mars (Buried for 27 Years)

The following passage comes from page 190 of the book “Mars At Last!” by Mark Washburn, 1977.

“Around JPL, there were rumours that methane had been found in the Martian atmosphere – a biologically produced gas. ‘The CIA is not involved in this,’ said Tobey Owen. ‘We didn’t see any methane.’”

Well, they not only measured the methane, they BURIED the results.
Denials that lasted 27 years, doesn’t make the truth any easier for “Scientists” who proclaim they seek truth.

Jim Martin (Viking Project Leader) was on the payroll of the CIA.
Coincidence?.
 
Nommos Prime (Dogon) said:
The following passage comes from page 190 of the book “Mars At Last!” by Mark Washburn, 1977.

“Around JPL, there were rumours that methane had been found in the Martian atmosphere – a biologically produced gas. ‘The CIA is not involved in this,’ said Tobey Owen. ‘We didn’t see any methane.’”

Well, they not only measured the methane, they BURIED the results.
Denials that lasted 27 years, doesn’t make the truth any easier for “Scientists” who proclaim they seek truth. [/b]
Or maybe they didn't measure any methane and the rumors are just that - rumors. Is this the strongest evidence you can find?

Jim Martin (Viking Project Leader) was on the payroll of the CIA.
Evidence? A quick google turns up no relevant results.
 
A Quick Google Search?

A quick Google Search (you've got to be Sh**ing me).

Since when has the CIA payroll been on the Internet?

Saddam Hussein was also on the CIA payroll in the 80s, as was Manuel Noriega etc. etc.

You've got to do some RESEARCH (NOT on the Internet, you monkey).

Go back to bed...

Ask Mr Owen, whether he said the remarks or not (HE DID).
Ask Mr Martin about his military background etc. etc.

Geez...
 
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