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What will be the outcome of NASA's analysis of Cheyava Falls rock sample by end of 2024?
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NASA's Perseverance Rover Finds Possible Signs of Ancient Life on Mars' Cheyava Falls
Jul 25, 2024, 07:52 PM
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has discovered a rock in the Jezero Crater, named 'Cheyava Falls,' that exhibits features potentially indicative of ancient microbial life. The rock's complex characteristics, including 'leopard spots,' organic compounds, calcium sulfate veins, and iron, suggest it may have hosted microbial life billions of years ago. However, further research is needed to confirm these findings. Scientists emphasize that while the rock contains compelling evidence of organic molecules and intriguing markings, they are not yet claiming to have discovered life on Mars. The rock was found in the Neretva Vallis riverbed, and its features are consistent with biological activity observed on Earth.
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