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Mars has no open waters. However, scientists have unveiled evidence of substantial water reserves hidden deep beneath the Red Planet’s surface. A new study suggests that vast amounts of water, potentially enough to fill entire oceans, may be trapped between 11.5 and 20 kilometres below the Martian soil.

The discovery has renewed hopes of finding life on the planet. The amount of groundwater could cover the entire planet to a depth of 1-2 kilometres, the study published in journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences noted.

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The new study analysed data from National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s InSight lander launched to Mars in 2018. Its goal was to investigate the Martian interiors and atmosphere, and it recorded invaluable information. The mission ended in 2022.

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