Martian glaciers contain almost pure water ice

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Martian glaciers are composed of over 80% pure water ice, a significant finding for future human exploration. This discovery, made using radar data from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, indicates the ice is protected by a thin debris layer, making it a valuable resource. The high purity of the ice suggests uniform formation conditions and could simplify resource extraction for astronauts on Mars.


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