Scientists have just uncovered a brand-new mineral on Mars — ferric hydroxysulfate — and it could be one of the strongest clues yet that life may have once existed on the Red Planet. Detected from orbit using advanced spectrometry, this mineral forms only in the presence of water, iron, and sulfur — three ingredients essential for life on Earth. Alongside the discovery of kaolinite by NASA’s Perseverance rover, this breakthrough paints a picture of a Mars that was once wet, warm, and geologically active.
Could Mars have once supported microbial life? This game-changing find is helping scientists piece together Mars’ mysterious past — and may even guide future missions in the search for life. WooGlobe Ref : WGA905748 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com
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