Probe 13 sends fake pictures of water on Mars | Volyn 24

The reconnaissance orbiter on Mars sends pictures of the Earth as water on the surface of Mars for 13 years.

However, it is now known that it was not water, writes Channel 24.

Based on the photographs uploaded, scientists have made assumptions about the problem. existence of traces of water on Mars.

The fact is that Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter performed an analysis. the surface of Mars with the help of CRISM tool, specially designed to search for mineralogical signs of water. On the basis of these data, scientists have observed signs of hydrated salts, which did not really exist

. The problem was discovered when looking for perchlorates (salts or esters of chloric acid) on the maps of the planet. These elements can reduce the freezing point of the water by 80 degrees Celsius, which will be enough to melt the ice in a cold Martian climate.

Perchlorates are located in places where salt formation is impossible. Therefore, scientists are forced to reconsider the results of many investigations conducted on the basis of Mars reconnaissance orbiter, as well as to search for possible causes of a machine failure.

They will be just harder to find now.