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What will be the primary method used to confirm life indicators in Cheyava Falls rock by end of 2024?
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NASA's Perseverance Rover Finds Potential Ancient Life Indicator in Mars' Cheyava Falls
Jul 25, 2024, 06:10 PM
NASA's Perseverance Rover has discovered a rock in Mars' Jezero Crater, named 'Cheyava Falls,' which features intriguing 'leopard spots' that might indicate ancient microbial life due to chemical reactions. Analysis by instruments aboard the rover indicates the rock possesses qualities fitting the definition of a possible indicator of ancient life. The rock's complex features include organic compounds and calcium sulfate veins. This discovery is considered one of the most interesting finds in the ongoing search for signs of past or present life in the solar system. Further research is required to confirm these findings.
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