Mars thought experiments

We conclude that Mars' atmosphere is denser than the Earth's atmosphere.

Mars' surface pressure is also much, much less than Earth's.

Do these conclusions rule out the possibility of life presently (or in the past) on Mars?

We will discuss these issues and more in the class this semester.

McKay et al. 1996

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