NASA Selects Companies for Mars Missions, Microbial Life in Earth’s Barren Spot

NASA chooses 9 companies for Mars Exploration Program concept studies. Earth's most barren spot found bursting with microbial activity, boosting the search for life on Mars. Join Simply Mars as we cover the progress of these companies and explore the hidden world beneath the surface of the Atacama Desert. Discover the potential for Mars missions and the implications of microbial life on the Red Planet.

Sources:
https://www.upi.com/Science_News/2024/05/01/NASA-Mars-mission-technology-private-companies-chosen/8271714600436/
https://gizmodo.com.au/2024/05/earths-most-barren-spot-found-bursting-with-microbial-activity-boosting-search-for-life-on-mars/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:41) NASA chooses 9 companies for Mars Exploration Program concept studies
(00:03:45) Earth's Most Barren Spot Found Bursting With Microbial Activity, Boosting Search for Life on Mars