Farley, Kenneth A., et al. “Mars 2020 Mission Overview.” Space Science Reviews, vol. 216, no. 8, 2020. Web.
In their article titled Mars 2020 Mission Overview, Farley et al. (1) provide a complete overview of the Mars 2020 mission, focusing on the mission’s goals, payload, and technology. The writers, who are NASA scientists and engineers, present extensive information on the project’s scientific objectives, which include investigating indications of the presence of microbial life on Mars in the planet’s ancient history. This page is geared toward scientists, those who have a keen interest in space travel, and anybody else who is curious about the most recent advancements in space research. However, it is also suitable for researching current methodologies of Mars exploration.
Rizzo, Vincenzo. “Why Should Geological Criteria Used on Earth Not Be Valid Also for Mars? Evidence of Possible Microbialites and Algae in Extinct Martian Lakes.” International Journal of Astrobiology, vol. 19, no. 3, 2020, pp. 283–294. Web.
There is possibly evidence of microbialites and algae in dry lakes that formerly existed on Mars. Rizzo (1) suggests that the geological criteria that are used to determine microbial life on Earth should also be applied to Mars. Rizzo, a specialist in astrobiology, offers evidence from geological and mineralogical investigations of Martian rocks to imply the existence of potential microbialites and algae in ancient Martian lakes. His findings are based on hypotheses about the conditions that existed in these lakes. This article is geared toward my research purposes and interest in investigating whether or not Mars ever supported life. Specifically, it allows us to understand what criteria of life are researched on Mars and how.
Simões, Marta Filipa, et al. “Biogenic Metal Nanoparticles: A New Approach to Detect Life on Mars?” Life, vol. 10, no. 3, 2020, p. 28. Web.
The paper Biogenic Metal Nanoparticles: A New Approach to Detect Life on Mars? by Simões et al. (1) offers a new method for using biogenic metal nanoparticles to detect life on Mars. The authors, who are experts in biochemistry and astrobiology, provide data from laboratory tests on the synthesis of metal nanoparticles by bacteria and believe that the finding of similar nanoparticles on Mars might indicate life. Astrobiologists, biochemists, and other researchers who are interested in developing novel technologies to discover life on other planets should read this article. It is relevant to the topic of identifying life on Mars in simpler forms, such as bacteria.
Clark, Benton C., et al. “Origin of Life on Mars: Suitability and Opportunities.” Life, vol. 11, no. 6, 2021, p. 539. Web.
Clark et al. (1) wrote the article “Origin of Life on Mars: Suitability and Possibilities,” which provides an overview of the present state of knowledge about the possibility of life genesis on Mars. The writers, who have backgrounds in astrobiology and geology, provide a detailed analysis of the geological and climatic circumstances that prevailed on early Mars and evaluate the planet’s fitness as a setting for the emergence and development of life. This article, similar to the previous one, provides current approaches to investigating the possibility of the presence of life on Mars.
Joseph, R. Gabriel, et al. “Evidence of life on Mars.” Journal of Astrobiology and Space Science Reviews vol. 1, 2019, pp. 40-81.
Joseph et al. (1) give a thorough overview of the evidence for past and current life on Mars in their article titled Evidence of Life on Mars. This study includes talks on the history of Mars exploration, biosignatures, and prospective habitats for life on the planet. The goal of the writers, who are recognized authorities in the fields of astrobiology and space science, is to compile a reference book that can be used by researchers, students, and space enthusiasts who are interested in the hunt for life beyond Earth. This article comprehensively breaks down the many theories and assertions currently floating around about the hunt for life on Mars. The authors investigate the possible ramifications of these findings for the continued survival of life on the planet and the many instruments and methods that may be employed to identify biosignatures.