Old rover finds new evidence of water on Mars

10-year-old Opportunity reveals chemistry that could have supported life

CRATER VIEW  The 10-year-old Mars rover Opportunity casts a shadow over the planet’s Endeavour Crater, which holds traces of ancient water. The rover created this false-colored mosaic image in 2012 by combining pictures taken through different filters of its panoramic camera. 

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Ancient Mars may have been a friendlier place for life than scientists once suspected.