http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/technology-science/science/water-found-mars-nasa-rover-2307212
"Water has been found on Mars by NASA's Curiosity rover.
The first scoop of soil analysed by Curiosity in its laboratory revealed that fine materials on the surface of the planet contain several percent water by weight.
The sample also released significant carbon dioxide, oxygen, and sulphur compounds.
Laurie Leshin, from America’s prestigious Rensselaer Polytechnic said: “One of the most exciting results from this very first solid sample ingested by Curiosity is the high percentage of water in the soil.
"About 2% of soil on the surface is made up of water... which is very exciting.”
"Dr Leshin added: “This is the first solid sample that we’ve analysed with the instruments on Curiosity.
“It’s the very first scoop of stuff that’s been fed into the analytical suite.
“Although this is only the beginning of the story, what we’ve learned is substantial.
"We now know there should be abundant, easily accessible water.
"People sent to Mars could scoop up soil anywhere on the surface, heat it and obtain water.”
"Water has been found on Mars by NASA's Curiosity rover.
The first scoop of soil analysed by Curiosity in its laboratory revealed that fine materials on the surface of the planet contain several percent water by weight.
The sample also released significant carbon dioxide, oxygen, and sulphur compounds.
Laurie Leshin, from America’s prestigious Rensselaer Polytechnic said: “One of the most exciting results from this very first solid sample ingested by Curiosity is the high percentage of water in the soil.
"About 2% of soil on the surface is made up of water... which is very exciting.”
"Dr Leshin added: “This is the first solid sample that we’ve analysed with the instruments on Curiosity.
“It’s the very first scoop of stuff that’s been fed into the analytical suite.
“Although this is only the beginning of the story, what we’ve learned is substantial.
"We now know there should be abundant, easily accessible water.
"People sent to Mars could scoop up soil anywhere on the surface, heat it and obtain water.”