science Sciencedaily 2026-07-10

Mars Rover Ready to Detect Ancient Life Signs

The Rosalind Franklin rover's instruments have passed a critical test, proving capable of detecting subtle molecular differences that could indicate past life on Mars. However, the test also revealed contamination issues with organic molecules from Earth's atmosphere.

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