NASA | Exploring the Inner Solar System (Part 5/6)

The video discusses the exploration of Mars using solar-powered rovers designed by JPL, which have exceeded their expected lifespan and uncovered evidence of water on Mars. It highlights the challenges faced by rovers, such as getting stuck in fine dust, and the importance of robotic exploration. The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has transformed our understanding of Mars, revealing gullies and ice caps. The Phoenix mission confirmed the presence of ice near the north polar cap. Future missions aim to explore Mars further with advanced technologies like the Sky Crane and SAM package.

What was the purpose of the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO)?

What did the Phoenix mission aim to discover about Mars?

Describe the capabilities of the new Rover planned for the summer of 2012.