In the not-too-distant future, a planetary scientist will open up a tube of rocks that came from Mars.
"Choosing the first depot on Mars makes this exploration campaign very real and tangible,"
Detailed technical analysis of igneous rocks will tell how long ago the volcanoes were active. Chemical and mineralogical clues in Mars rocks will help planetary scientists understand if they were in contact with water. Finally, all of that information should help scientists figure out if and when Mars could have supported life.
It's not clear if those on Mars have the same life-friendly origin, but it does make Jezero Crater a tantalizing place to sample.The sample-gathering expedition using the tubes has been part of the program from the beginning. The original idea was to have the rover gather and deliver them to the NASA Sample Return Lander .
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