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Boiling water on Mars could make the planet's sand levitate

Boiling water on Mars could make the planet's sand levitate

26 October 2017

In Martian summer, the combination of warm temperatures and a thin atmosphere make any liquid water on the surface boil, which can let dust hover across the ground
Elon Musk seems to have ditched Red Dragon lander plan for Mars

Elon Musk seems to have ditched Red Dragon lander plan for Mars

20 July 2017

SpaceX will design a new spacecraft for a mission to the Red Planet, but Musk’s focus may be closer to home as he tweets Hyperloop plans

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