NASA | The Mystery of Martian Methane

The video discusses the discovery of methane on Mars, highlighting its seasonal release from specific vents. The origins of this methane are explored, considering both biological and geochemical processes. NASA's missions aim to investigate these findings further, with the Mars Science Laboratory playing a key role in understanding whether life ever existed on Mars.

What are the geochemical mechanisms that could produce methane on Mars?

What is the objective of the Mars Science Laboratory mission?