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Mars Subsurface Ice Assessment

Mars Subsurface Ice Assessment

resource assessment
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MRO discovered extensive subsurface ice at mid-latitudes, with pure ice exposed at eroding scarps. This ice is accessible with simple excavation equipment and represents the key resource for Mars ISRU.
Body
Mars
Resource
Water ice
Assessment Method
MRO SHARAD radar, Mars Odyssey neutron spectrometer, HiRISE imagery
Estimated Value
Essential for human missions; millions of km³ total

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