Discover how the Lafayette Meteorite reveals Mars' ancient watery history, offering new insights into the planet's climate and potential for life. Plus, explore the psychological challenges of long-duration space travel as humanity prepares for missions to Mars. This episode delves into the intersection of planetary science and human resilience, providing a captivating look at the future of space exploration.

Sources:

https://www.earth.com/news/meteorite-that-struck-mars-reveals-when-the-planet-had-liquid-water/

https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/CUriosity_Can_humans_handle_the_stress_of_traveling_to_Mars_999.html

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:37) Meteorite that struck Mars reveals when the planet had liquid water

(00:04:01) CUriosity: Can humans handle the stress of traveling to Mars