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MARSIS produces topographic maps of the Martian Sub-Soil

Anupam — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 06:40:23 +0000

MARSIS (Mars Advanced Radar for Subsurface and Ionospheric Sounding) radar of the Mars Express space probe has enabled the structure of the layered deposits of region to be made clear. This is for the first time in the history of space...

This Week (27 Nov.-3 Dec.): The Best Coverage on Mars' Undersurface Ice-water Discovery

Irani — Sun, 04 Dec 2005 00:28:46 +0000

Fahadinc reports that it is the first time in the planetary exploration’s history that the MARSIS radar on board ESA’s Mars Express has provided direct information about the deep subsurface of Mars. It is thought the greatest reservoir...

There is Ice Deep Below Mars! Radar Reveals

Irani — Fri, 02 Dec 2005 06:39:22 +0000

Deep beneath the surface of the Red Planet, Mars Express detected reserves of water ice, experts announced. This discovery has made the Mars Express, the first spacecraft with this achievement. There may be water ice more than 1km below ground, as...

Mars Express Radar Is Busy Analyzing Data

Irani — Fri, 18 Nov 2005 06:03:05 +0000

Operating at the Red Planet for more than four months, Mars Express radar, MARSIS has been making its closest approaches to Mars predominantly in the daytime portion of its orbit, European Space Agency informs. The MARSIS radar’s scientists...