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Professor Colin Pillinger with a sample of the Meteorite from Mars The first potentially
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Professor Colin Pillinger with a sample of the Meteorite from Mars The first potentially
Professor Colin Pillinger with a sample of the Meteorite from Mars The first potentially historic evidence of extraterrestrial life possible microscopic life forms from Mars will likely spur a worldwide mission to explore the red planet the head of the Us space agency said August 7 in reference to sample taken from this 1.9 kg Martian meteorite named simply ALH84001 which was found on Antarctica An unmanned Pathfinder spacecraft is due to be launched in December 1996 for arrival on Mars July 4 1997 carrying a 264 kg lander and a 10.5 kg rover towards its final destination for exploratory work in the red planets Ares Vallis region
Cherry Dale
Daily Mirror
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In this photo print, we see the esteemed Professor Colin Pillinger holding a sample of the Meteorite from Mars. This extraordinary image captures a pivotal moment in scientific history, as it represents the first potentially historic evidence of extraterrestrial life. The meteorite, named ALH84001, was discovered on Antarctica and weighs 1.9 kg. The implications of this discovery are profound and far-reaching. Possible microscopic life forms found within this Martian meteorite have ignited excitement among scientists worldwide, prompting discussions about future missions to explore the enigmatic red planet. As such, the head of the US space agency declared that this groundbreaking finding will likely spur a global mission to uncover more secrets hidden within Mars. Coinciding with these developments is the imminent launch of an unmanned Pathfinder spacecraft scheduled for December 1996. Its arrival on Mars is expected on July 4th, 1997. Equipped with a robust lander weighing 264 kg and a nimble rover weighing 10.5 kg, this mission aims to conduct exploratory work in Ares Vallis region – an area brimming with potential discoveries. This remarkable photograph by Cherry Dale transports us back to the exciting era of space exploration in the late-20th century when humanity's curiosity reached new heights. It serves as a reminder that our thirst for knowledge knows no bounds and that even seemingly distant worlds like Mars hold tantalizing clues about our place in the universe.
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