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While it was measuring what Mars’ atmosphere is made of, with the use of Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM) instruments, aiming to better understanding the frankly mysterious history of the Red Planet, the Curiosity rover took an excellent self-portrait, looking far into the distance.
The picture was taken at the ‘Rocknest’ site, in Gale Crater, where the atmosphere-probing operation was taking place. The Martian atmosphere is 100 times thinner than that of Earth, and is 95.9% carbon dioxide, 2% argon, 1.9% nitrogen and vague traces of oxygen.
Also, after careful analysis, scientists have come to the conclusion that it is very likely that Mars may have had a much denser and more Earth-like atmosphere, millions of years ago, yet it seems to have dissipated over time, making it unbreathable and unable to sustain life, even in simple form - perhaps Curiosity will prove us wrong on the last part, though.
Also, after careful analysis, scientists have come to the conclusion that it is very likely that Mars may have had a much denser and more Earth-like atmosphere, millions of years ago, yet it seems to have dissipated over time, making it unbreathable and unable to sustain life, even in simple form - perhaps Curiosity will prove us wrong on the last part, though.
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