The Mars Exploration Program is a science-driven program that seeks to understand whether Mars was, is, or can be, a habitable world. To find out, we need to understand how geologic, climatic, and other processes have worked to shape Mars and its environment over time, as well as how they interact today.
Four Science Goals for Mars Exploration
Goal 1: Determine if Life ever arose on Mars.
Goal 2: Characterize the Climate of Mars.
Goal 3: Characterize the Geology of Mars.
Goal 4: Prepare for Human Exploration of Mars.
To pursue these goals, all of our future mission will be driven by rigorous scientific questions that will continuously evolve as we make new discoveries.
Brand new technologies will enable us to explore Mars in ways we never have.
-Christy Shaju, VIII B