A new analysis of seismic data from NASA’s Mars Insight Lander has revealed a significant find: liquid water trapped deep within Mars’ rocky crust, marking the first such discovery on the planet.
The Insight Lander, active from 2018 to 2022, recorded Mars quakes that provided clues about what lies beneath the surface.
The water is found at depths of 10 to 20 kilometers, where it’s likely mixed with salts that keep it from freezing.
This discovery sheds light on Mars’ ancient water cycle and suggests there may be more underground reservoirs across the planet.
Although challenging to access, this water could hold clues to the possibility of life on Mars, as liquid water is essential for life as we know it.
For further details, explore the original research in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
