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Neil Pooran

Moisture in Martian atmosphere could help secure water supply, research finds

The study examined ways of obtaining water on Mars (Nasa/ESA/PA) - (PA Media)

Moisture extracted from the atmosphere of Mars could provide a valuable alternative water supply if humans are ever to inhabit the red planet, a study has found.

However the research from a Strathclyde University academic found ice located beneath the surface of Mars would provide the most viable long-term solution.

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