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Mars in the Viking voyage yields clues and questions
Viking 1’s first days on Mars brought strong data: nitrogen and argon in the atmosphere, clear ground images, and a dry desert landscape. Scientists debate when and how life might have arisen, while future Viking 2 aims to add crucial findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Saltus
Pasadena
Calif
Viking 1
Viking
Earth
Mars
Michael McElroy
Chryse
Project
Gerald Soffen
McElroy
Harold Masursky
U.S. Geological Survey
Mariner 9