Why is Mars good to live on?
In contrast to the Moon, the Red Planet is rich in carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen, and oxygen, all in biologically readily accessible forms such as carbon dioxide gas, nitrogen gas, and water ice and permafrost.
What are the reasons for life on Mars?
The confirmation that liquid water once flowed on Mars, the existence of nutrients, and the previous discovery of a past magnetic field that protected the planet from cosmic and solar radiation, together strongly suggest that Mars could have had the environmental factors to support life.
Why is it worth it to go to Mars?
It is an ideal place to search for the residues of microbial life, test new technologies, and lay the groundwork for human exploration down the road. The mission plans to investigate whether microbial life existed on Mars billions of years ago and therefore that life is not unique to Planet Earth.
Why was Mars important?
Mars is the second most accessible place in our solar system to send missions beyond the moon. But it also has a mysterious history, and it may have once been a lot like Earth – meaning it's a great place to search for ancient life.