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Proposed Mars hopper mission would search volcanic pits for signs of life below the surface
Key Takeaways
- Orpheus is a proposed VTOL hopper mission aimed at Mars’ Cerberus Fossae region.
- The mission would target fissures, pits, and cave vents that may be better habitats for extant life.
- Cerberus Fossae includes some of the youngest known volcanic terrain on Mars.
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