There are ongoing investigations assessing the past habitability
potential of Mars, as well as the possibility of extant life
. Future astrobiology missions are planned, including the Mars 2020
and ExoMars
rovers. Liquid water
cannot exist on the surface of Mars due to low atmospheric pressure, which is less than 1% of the Earth's, except at the lowest elevations for short periods.The two polar ice caps appear to be made largely of water.
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