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NASA and China Discover Ancient Water on Mars

1/18/2026

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NASA's Mars exploration initiatives include a contest for growing food on Mars to signal steps toward long-term human presence.
Findings from China's Zhurong Rover and NASA's Perseverance rover indicate that Mars may have sandy beaches and an ancient ocean.
Scientists identified delta-like structures in the Coprates Chasma canyon, indicating a body of water about 3 billion years ago.
The Mars Sample Return program has been canceled due to budget constraints.

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NASA's Mars exploration initiatives include a contest for growing food on Mars to signal steps toward long-term human presence.
Findings from China's Zhurong Rover and NASA's Perseverance rover indicate that Mars may have sandy beaches and an ancient ocean.
Scientists identified delta-like structures in the Coprates Chasma canyon, indicating a body of water about 3 billion years ago.
The Mars Sample Return program has been canceled due to budget constraints.