The emerging archaeological record of Mars
Fairén, Alberto G.; Holcomb, Justin A.; O'Leary, Beth L.; Mandel, Rolfe D.; Wegmann, Karl W.
United States, Spain
Abstract
Humans first reached Mars in 1971, initiating the record of human activity on the Red Planet. As planetary scientists plan for future planetary protection procedures for Mars, they should also consider the developing archaeological record on one of our nearest planets.