Nasa scientists, UAE engineers discuss life on Mars

Nasa scientists, UAE engineers discuss life on Mars

Mars used to be a blue planet and this is why space explorers have long been hoping to find signs of past Martian life, Nasa's chief scientist said at a recent marathon virtual conference hosted by the Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park).

Dr James Green, chief scientist at National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) headquarters, said finding life on Mars would be revolutionary and would start a whole new line of thinking."It was a blue planet and may now be down to 13 per cent of the amount of water it used to have. It is a wonderful resource to explore the planet," he said during the SRTI Park's inaugural Mena Innovation Technology Transfer Summit (MITT