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  1. 21-Jun-2008 #31
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    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7465419.stm
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    big, big, big discovery by the phoenix lander just announced today.

    turns out the soil on mars is alkaline (meaning it is conducive to plant growth).


    here is a snippet:

    Although he said further tests would have to be conducted, Mr Kounaves said the soil seemed "very friendly… there is nothing about it that is toxic," he said.


    "It is the type of soil you would probably have in your back yard - you know, alkaline. You might be able to grow asparagus in it really well."

    As well as being far less acidic than anticipated, the soil was also found to contain traces of magnesium, sodium, potassium and other elements.
    full story:
    http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7477310.stm
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  3. 28-Jun-2008 #33
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    Quote Originally Posted by scipio70 View Post
    big, big, big discovery by the phoenix lander just announced today.

    turns out the soil on mars is alkaline (meaning it is conducive to plant growth).


    here is a snippet:


    full story:
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    So could be used in hydroponic tents then
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    next, send something with seeds and a water tank, see what happens.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hellsing View Post
    next, send something with seeds and a water tank, see what happens.
    that would be an extremely interesting experiement to conduct on some future mission.

    i'd be all for spending some cash to see what might happen.
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    maybe theyd adapt and mutate or somethi-

    HOLY **** ,TRIFFIDS!, DONT DO IT!!!!

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    http://www.spaceflightnow.com/mars/p...80715rasp.html

    Let's hope they can get the ice into the oven quick enough so it doesn't evapourate...
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    http://www.spaceflightnow.com/mars/p...728sticky.html

    Bet they're kicking themselves at the design of the scoop now! They've obviously designed it in such a way that 'clumpy' soil sticks/wedges in there!

    They really needed a little optional unit to push thru the scoopy and push the contents out...
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    Bingo bango! Water confirmed!

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7536123.stm
    http://www.spaceflightnow.com/mars/p...0731water.html

    Right! Let's get the terraformer units over there!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Neil View Post
    Bingo bango! Water confirmed!

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7536123.stm
    http://www.spaceflightnow.com/mars/p...0731water.html

    Right! Let's get the terraformer units over there!
    you know, you being 5 hours ahead of me has stolen most of my space thunder.

    very, very interesting news. i am anxiously awaiting the final results (which could takes weeks) to see if there are any organics mixed in with that water. that'd be the biggest space news in a long, long time.
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    Well the next month is going to be intriguing while we wait for the data to be analysed. Also if they can prove that the water has the basic elements for lifeforms then wow!

    I'm glad they are extending the mission for another 90 days (maybe longer), it seems ol' NASA are hitting the jackpot lately.
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    I nice shot of ground frost that forms overnight...

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    Clouds on mars

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    It's dead

    http://www.spaceflightnow.com/news/n...ix/index2.html
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    Yeah what a shame, it started effing up a couple of weeks ago and apparently there's some kind battery failure going on.

    But hey, there's still a few operational thingymabots going on and a nice list of future missions to look forward to.
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