at first view the surface of Mars appears to be a very Barren place the air is exceedingly
thin and toxic the temperatures fluctuate greatly and the soil is many times as dry
as the driest desert on Earth the planet was previously much warmer and wetter with a lot
of flowing and standing water on its surface as there is plenty of evidence to support this
much of this water was lost to space over time as Mars's atmosphere was gradually Stripped Away
and what is left is mainly concentrated near the poles as glacial ice and permafrost and the recent
discovery of the Chinese Rover jurong just shocked the tech billionaire Elon Musk what was discovered
and what is the progress of China in exploring Mars let's check it all in this episode hello
everyone and welcome back to Elon Musk Evolution where we bring you the most recent news about
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miss any of our amazing videos robotic roofers orbiters Landers and aerial vehicles have been
sent to Mars by space agencies for many years in an effort to better understand when and how
long this transition took place liquid water may have existed on the surface of Mars later
than previously assumed according to China's tion win 1 Mission which is home to the jurong Rover a
new study from the Chinese Academy of Sciences or Cas reports that the jurong Rover discovered
salt Rich Dunes in the Utopia planetia region that displayed cracks and crust possibly indicating the
existence of water as recently as a few hundred thousand years ago what fresh scientific findings
from Mars are fundamentally altering the way we perceive the planet does it also have anything
to do with the possibility that Mars could one day accommodate human habitation let's find out
although one of the brightest objects in the night sky Mars was recently detected by the James Webb
Space Telescope despite its primary objective of detecting feeble light from far-off galaxies
the first pictures and data of the red planet were taken by the orbiting Observatory on September
5th according to musk the land-based Mars Rover's curiosity and perseverance as well as the numerous
orbiters over the planet frequently bring back new information a different Viewpoint that could
provide information about the Martian surface and atmosphere is provided by Webb's infrared
capabilities The Observatory is perfectly situated to observe the planet's seasonal
changes dust storms and weather because Webb which is positioned one million miles from Earth can
see the side of Mars that is illuminated by the Sun and faces the Space Telescope
due to the telescope's extreme sensitivity modifications have to be made in order to
keep Webb's detectors from becoming overloaded by the Blazing infrared light of Mars Webb however
used incredibly brief exposures to see Mars musk explained the new photographs show the Eastern
hemisphere of Mars and various infrared light wavelengths a reference map of the hemisphere
from the Mars Global surveyor Mission which terminated in 2006 may be seen to the left
the hoygens crater a large impact crater on Mars that runs for more than 1 200 miles or about 2
000 kilometers and the Hellas planetia a big impact crater on the red planet are both visible
in the top right image from Webb which depicts reflected sunlight on the Martian's surface Mars's
thermal emission or the light the planet emits as it loses heat may be seen in the lower right image
though or missed regions are those that are most brightly lit the thermally mission photograph also
contained another object that was discovered by astronomers a portion of the thermal light that
enters the Martian atmosphere is absorbed by the carbon dioxide molecules the helisplanatia has
gotten darker due to this phenomenon planetary scientist Geronimo Villanueva of NASA's Goddard
space flight center in Greenbelt Maryland stated in a statement that this is actually not a thermal
effect to tell us as the lead researcher for Webb's investigations on Mars and the ocean
worlds Villanueva noted that the Hella spacing had higher air pressure because of the lower altitude
due to a phenomenon known as pressure widening that tire pressure causes the thermal emission at
this specific wavelength band to be suppressed to separate these opposing effects in these data will
be quite intriguing Villanueva and his team were also able to obtain the first Mars near infrared
Spectra thanks to Webb's robust capabilities aspects of the Martian surface and atmosphere
may be highlighted by the Spectrum syndication of more minor brightness variations across the
planet following a preliminary investigation it was discovered that the Spectrum contained details
about the atmosphere's composition icy clouds dust different sorts of rocks on the surface and
surface rock types carbon dioxide carbon monoxide and water also leave their marks musk explains
more information regarding Webb's views of Mars will be provided by the NASA research team in
a paper that will subsequently be submitted for review by academic experts and published
Additionally the Mars team is eager to use Webb's capabilities to distinguish between
the different parts of the planet's surface and check for hydrocarbons like methane and hydrogen
chloride in the atmosphere meanwhile according to musk a stunning meteorite was observed up close
by the Curiosity Rover here is another reminder that planets other than Earth have fascinating
meteorites as well Mars also receives a fair percentage of approaching space Pebbles and
the Gale crater NASA's Curiosity Rover uncovered a stunning specimen in late January the Rover team
gave the rock the name cacao because it stood out against the surrounding scenery in a Rover
update on January 27th curiosity team member Ashley strope stated the rock we are parked
in front of is one of several very dark-colored blocks in this area that seem to have come from
somewhere and we are calling foreign Stones our investigations will help establish if this is a
meteorite or a block from another location on Mars that has just been weathered in an interesting way
the lustrous dark gray punctured item was discovered to be a meteorite after further
examination although fighting meteorites on Mars is Not Unusual the Rover crew tweeted on
Thursday rock rock rock rock rock meteorite they added that a change of scenery is always welcome
the meteorite is an iron nickel one which is the form of meteorite that is typically
found on Earth according to NASA with a width of almost one foot it's a big item it's bigger than
a possible meteorite that Curiosity may have discovered earlier in January musk explained
on the occasion of the most recent meteorite Discovery NASA remembered some of the most
amazing discoveries in the past such as the meteorites Egg Rock and Lebanon an absolute unit
also known as the Beast the East demonstrate how erratic meteorite zones can be on Mars
the presence of media rights on Mars is not merely historical space rocks colliding with
Mars in 2020 and 2021 were audible to NASA's recently decommissioned Insight spacecraft
since 2012 Curiosity has been making its way around Gale crater to investigate
whether or not the red planet has ever been home to microbial life
a treasure Trove of surreal images had been unlocked along the road one of those objects with
a fantasy and recognizable quality is the recently discovered meteorite even though our planets are
quite different we share many things like space rocks the Curiosity Rover from NASA provides some
Mars entertainment with a picture of an unusual Rock musk says I find it easy to laugh especially
when paradolia and Mars Pebbles are involved that is seeing familiar objects in random shapes
I enjoy letting my imagination soar as I scroll through the unprocessed photographs that NASA's
Rovers have returned which is how I discovered the rock I'm referring to as the Funky Chicken rock
a January 28th the Mast mounted camera on the Curiosity Rover captured a lovely close-up of
the rock it resembles a plucked raw chicken with legs flapping out thanks to the Rock shape and the
fortunate Fall Of Shadows in addition to a loaf cat some spaghetti-like debris a jelly donut and
a fish rock it joins a distinguished group of Martian sightings connected to food and animals
the size of rocks can be difficult to determine from Rover photos on January 30th Curiosities
left navigation camera captured a wider Panorama view that helps to put the Rock in its enlarger
environment it's unquestionably a lot smaller than a conventional chicken from a grocery store since
2012 Curiosity has been investigating the Gale crater on Mars and mount sharp which is located
in the middle of the crater the location where it is right now offers some breathtaking views of
the ground which show rivulet-like structures as well as strange out-of-place Boulders that may be
meteorites musk stated the goal of the Rover is to determine whether earlier Mars would have been a
favorable environment for microbial life its twin the perseverance Rover is investigating this issue
and others and the yicero crater the Wheeled Vehicles share a passion for photography while
curiosity's Chicken rock and Percy's Cat rock may never meet both of them have provided me with some
much-needed Marsh Joy on the other hand let's explore some science fiction ideas that might
alter how we explore space a small helicopter made its first flight on Mars last year a
NASA spacecraft collided with an asteroid and the James Webb Space Telescope unveiled startling new
universe related discoveries these missions needed years of study and testing to become a reality
after beginning as Concepts at resembled science fiction decades ago the way we perceive and study
the universe has changed as a result of scientific and technological advancements in what ways and
with what new potentials will space exploration change over the next few decades NASA's Innovative
advanced concepts program the niac which provides financing for ideas that might be used in upcoming
missions is centered on these issues in a statement NASA administrator Bill Nelson said
NASA dares to make the unimaginable possible that's only possible because of the creative
individuals who are assisting us and imagining and preparing for the future of space travel
these four thinking scientists and Engineers are given the resources and assistance they require
by the niac program to advance the technology that will be used on upcoming NASA missions
14 new designs were chosen for the most recent in IAC competition with each receiving 175 thousand
dollars in January in order to determine whether they can move on to the second phase of funding
which consists of six hundred thousand dollars to develop their Concepts and bring them closer to
reality these researchers now have nine months to put the funds toward improving and testing
their ideas a fluid Space Telescope self-growing Martian bricks and a plane that might take off
and land on Saturn's moon Titan are just a few of the most recent Concepts to receive in IAC funding
many of the concepts came about as a result of innovative Partnerships between subject
matter experts from many fields pushing one another to generate fresh Concepts
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see you in the next video thanks for watching what fresh scientific findings from Mars are
fundamentally altering the way we perceive the planet does it also have anything to do
with the possibility that Mars could one day accommodate human habitation let's find out
although one of the brightest objects in the night sky Mars was recently detected by the James Webb
Space Telescope despite its primary objective of detecting feeble light from far off galaxies
the first pictures and data of the red planet were taken by the orbiting Observatory on September 5th
according to musk the land-based Mars Rover's curiosity and perseverance as well as the
numerous orbiters over the planet frequently bring back new information a different Viewpoint that
could provide information about the Martian surface and atmosphere is provided by webs
infrared capabilities The Observatory is perfectly situated to observe the planet's seasonal changes
dust storms and weather because Webb which is positioned one million miles from Earth can
see the side of Mars that is illuminated by the Sun and faces the Space Telescope
due to the telescope's extreme sensitivity modifications have to be made in order to
keep Webb's detectors from becoming overloaded by the Blazing infrared light of Mars Webb however
used incredibly brief exposures to see Mars musk explained the new photographs show the Eastern
hemisphere of Mars and various infrared light wavelengths a reference map of the hemisphere
from the Mars Global surveyor Mission which terminated in 2006 may be seen to the left
the Huygens crater a large impact crater on Mars that runs for more than 1 200 miles or
about two thousand kilometers and the Hellas planetia a big impact crater on the red planet
are both visible in the top right image from Webb which depicts reflected sunlight on the
Martian's surface Mars's thermal emission or the light the planet emits as it loses heat may be
seen in the lower right image though warmest regions are those that are most brightly lit
the thermal emission photograph also contained another object that was discovered by astronomers
abortion of the thermo light that enters the Martian atmosphere is absorbed by the
carbon dioxide molecules the hellisplanatia has gotten darker due to this phenomenon
planetary scientists Geronimo Villanueva of NASA's Goddard space flight center in
Greenbelt Maryland stated in a statement that this is actually not a thermal effect to tell us
as the lead researcher for Webb's investigations on Mars and the ocean worlds Villanueva noted that
the Hella spacin had higher air pressure because of the lower altitude due to a phenomenon known
as pressure widening that higher pressure causes the thermal emission at this specific wavelength
band to be suppressed to separate these opposing effects in these data will be quite intriguing
Villanueva and his team were also able to obtain the first Mars near infrared Spectra thanks to
Webb's robust capabilities aspects of the Martian surface and atmosphere may be highlighted by the
Spectrum syndication of more minor brightness variations across the planet following a
preliminary investigation it was discovered that the Spectrum contained details about the
atmosphere's composition icy clouds dust different sorts of rocks on the surface and surface rock
types carbon dioxide carbon monoxide and water also leave their marks musk explains more
information regarding Webb's views of Mars will be provided by the NASA research team in a paper
that will subsequently be submitted for review by academic experts and published Additionally
the Mars team is eager to use Webb's capabilities to distinguish between the different parts of the
planet's surface and check for hydrocarbons like methane and hydrogen chloride in the atmosphere
meanwhile according to musk a stunning meteorite was observed up close by the Curiosity Rover
here is another reminder that planets other than Earth have fascinating meteorites as
well Mars also receives a fair percentage of approaching space Pebbles and the Gale crater
NASA's Curiosity Rover uncovered a stunning specimen in late January the Rover team gave
the rock the name cacao because it stood out against the surrounding scenery in a Rover
update on January 27th curiosity team member Ashley strope stated the rock we are parked
in front of is one of several very dark-colored blocks in this area that seem to have come from
somewhere and we are calling foreign Stones our investigations will help establish if this is a
meteorite or a block from another location on Mars that has just been weathered in an interesting way
the lustrous dark gray punctured item was discovered to be a meteorite after further
examination although fighting meteorites on Mars is Not Unusual the Rover crew tweeted
on Thursday rock rock rock rock meteorite they added that a change of scenery is always welcome