We'll begin to image the surface and look at its composition with detail that we've just not been able to do before. |
We're bringing more capability to the planet. What we're really doing now is establishing the background environment that we have to deal with when we plan future missions. |
We're especially interested in water, whether it's ice, liquid or vapor. Learning more about where the water is today and where it was in the past will also guide future studies about whether Mars ever supported life. |
What we're really looking for is that sweet spot where we can go down with other instruments and look for evidence of life. |
With the subsurface of Mars, we've literally just scratched the surface and we're trying to probe, now, more than a couple of feet into it. |
Your team practices and you prepare, but you never know what will happen on game day. |