Recent Findings from NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover in Gale Crater
Offered By: AGU via YouTube
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Explore the latest findings from NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover in this 43-minute press conference from AGU. Delve into the ongoing investigation of Gale Crater's central mountain, where Curiosity has examined over half of a 180-meter-thick geological formation. Discover new evidence about ancient water-rich environments on Mars, including factors potentially favorable for life. Learn about the evolving environmental conditions revealed through rock composition analysis at multiple sites. Hear from experts Joy Crisp, Thomas Bristow, Patrick Gasda, and John Grotzinger as they discuss the rover's progress, recent discoveries, and implications for future exploration of the Red Planet's geological history.
Syllabus
FM16 Press Conference: News from Gale Crater: Recent findings from NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover
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