Place: Martian equator

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Is there life on Mars? No, apparently not

The first test of Martian soil by the rover vehicle Curiosity has shown no definitive evidence that the red planet has the chemical ingredients to support life.

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Stream flowed on Mars: Nasa

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Signs of stream found on Mars

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Curiosity to begin its search for ‘life’ on Mars

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Nasa rover due to land on Mars

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Mars was awash with liquid water... 3 billion years ago

Water found on Mars

The Phoenix spacecraft has “tasted” Martian water for the first time, scientists reported.

Fri, 01 Aug, 2008

Scientists begin freeing Mars robot arm

Scientists have begun releasing the robotic arm on Nasa’s new Mars spacecraft, one day late because of a radio problem.

Thu, 29 May, 2008

Rover scores ‘interplanetary hole in one’

THE Mars rover Opportunity appears to have landed in a small crater, the US space agency said after looking at pictures the vehicle has returned.

Tue, 27 Jan, 2004

Mars probe ‘may be stranded in crater’

BEAGLE 2 may be stranded within a crater scientists have just discovered in the middle of its landing site on Mars, it was revealed yesterday.

Tue, 30 Dec, 2003

Stage set for Mars Christmas landing

IF ALL goes to plan, the Beagle 2 spacecraft will touchdown on Mars sometime on Christmas morning.

Sat, 20 Dec, 2003

Beagle begins hunt for life on Mars

A British probe that could provide the first proof of life on another planet was on its way to Mars tonight.

Mon, 02 Jun, 2003

Europe’s space mission to Mars on target

Europe’s space mission to Mars is on target for a launch in May or June 2003, the European Space Agency (ESA) said today.

Tue, 10 Apr, 2001