Here are some Al-generated images of what it would look like to see water bodies on the planet, along with an update on the research so far, as scientists continue to investigate the possibility of finding water on Mars
The surface of Mars is presently cold and dry
Plenty of evidence suggests that the red planet was once partly covered with water
In 2015, maps of water in the martian atmosphere suggested that Mars might once have had enough water to cover up to a fifth of the planet
There are several types of hydrated minerals on Mars from clays and carbonates to a great diversity of sulfates and chlorides
The dark streaks — known as recurring slope lineae, or RSL favor steep slopes in nearly dust-free regions of Mar
The best place to find significant amounts of water on Mars may be in subterranean aquifers
Mars and Earth were once more like each other
Earth is linked with its oceans and on chemically-bound water in the mantle, and understanding the history of water on Mars could help reveal how it influenced the red planet’s geology