Have we been wrong about why Mars is red

Space Daily

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Paris, France (SPX) Feb 26, 2025

New research combining spacecraft data from the European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA with advanced laboratory experiments suggests that Mars developed its distinctive red hue much earlier in its history than previously assumed. Scientists found that the planet's iron-rich dust likely rusted during a time when liquid water was more abundant on the surface. Mars has long been recognized by i

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