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"Bullet-proof" evidence of past water found on Mars

Gypsum on Mars

A NASA rover scouting for signs of past water on Mars has found the strongest evidence yet -- a vein of gypsum, a mineral deposited by water, protruding from an ancient rock.

 

First Comet Found With Ocean-Like Water

First Comet Found With Ocean-Like Water

New evidence supports the theory that comets delivered a significant portion of Earth' s oceans, which scientists believe formed about 8 million years after the planet itself.

 

Evidence of Water Beneath Moon’s Stony Face

Scientists analyzing bits of hardened lava from long-ago lunar eruptions found about as much water as in similar magmas on Earth.

 

Scientists: UV rays make water in space

European scientists say they've figured out the recipe for water in space: Just add starlight.

 

Moon may have more water than believed

Moon may have more water than believed

The moon's interior may harbor 100 times more water than previous estimates, according to a new study that took a fresh look at samples of moon rocks collected by Apollo astronauts nearly 40 years ago.

 

NASA wants mission to bring Martian rocks to Earth

NASA wants mission to bring Martian rocks to Earth

If NASA's exploration of Mars were summed up in a bumper sticker, it would read: "Follow the water."...

 

Ice On Asteroid Suggests Earth's Water Came From Space

Ice On Asteroid Suggests Earth's Water Came From Space

Scientists have found lots of life-essential water – frozen as ice – in an unexpected place in our solar system: an asteroid between Mars and Jupiter.

 

Ice deposits found at Moon's pole

A radar experiment aboard India's Chandrayaan-1 lunar spacecraft detects large deposits of water ice near the Moon's north pole.

 

Water found in lunar impact likely came from comets

Water found in lunar impact likely came from comets

The mystery of where the moon's water came from may soon be solved.

 

Water found on Moon after Nasa 'bombing'

Water found on Moon after Nasa 'bombing'

A new chapter in space exploration has been opened up after Nasa confirmed that their mission to bomb the Moon had found significant quantities of frozen water.

 

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