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ScienceMay 3, 2026

Drone radar could help spacecraft pinpoint where to drill for water on Mars, scientists say

Drone radar could help spacecraft pinpoint where to drill for water on Mars, scientists say
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Scientists are using drone radar on Earth to refine how spacecraft could locate and access buried water ice on Mars, improving future mission planning and astronaut resources.

Low-flying drones could help guide Mars missions to the most accessible water ice buried under debris.

A new study suggests the search for usable water on Mars may soon rely on an unexpected tool: drones equipped with radar, flying just above the surface to peer underground in ways orbiters cannot.

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