Was there life on Mars, and does it matter?

Was there life on Mars, and does it matter?

A Nasa rover trawling Mars has sent back evidence that suggests the planet was once much warmer and wetter, and may even have supported life.

The findings are described as astonishing, but what do you think about our continued space exploration? When millions live in poverty, should we spend vast sums on space exploration? Do you think, given climate change, that the only way to secure mankind's future is to learn about other planets and conquer space travel? And is there really life out there or is Earth the universe's lucky fluke? Have your say.

 

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  1.  
    s from wales says:
    Jan 25, 10:43

    we are part of the universe so of course there is life out there, what is the universe made out of energy,as are we and everything around us so therfore we are all connected.

    I believe...
    There is life out there just waiting to be found
  2.  
    joe bloggs from London says:
    Oct 28, 16:32

    Out of all the planets, this is as far as we know
    the only terraformed planet for millions of lys,
    in fact , we are a miracle, everything fits right down to the weight of air we breath. So why do we want to see what's up there?. Man is naturally curious & we just gotta know. if we are alone , and god help us if we find the wrong neighbours, oh! there up there all right,
    but why would they want to interfer or even bother with such a primitive , volatile race as this one, who, i might add has come close to blowing itself out of the water!? nope! there
    quite happy to let us play at space traverlers.
    Let's face it , we can't go (because of our structure) any further than we already do,
    we can't travel at the speed of light for example:(189,000.2) mps (sper.... latt!!) i think is the right word LOL! no, i say good luck to them, but just be careful who's toes you tread on in getting there.
    G.L nasa

    I believe...
    There is life out there just waiting to be found
  3.  
    milky joe from some island says:
    Oct 27, 22:42

    surly we are not alone, but if there is life out there then thank goodness their not attacking us.

    I believe...
    There is life out there just waiting to be found
  4.  
    light from japan says:
    Oct 27, 22:38

    well im not sure about life on mars but if we did have to live on mars for survival then i guess it would be good but what would we eat, unless scientits made a long tube from mars to earth so we could travel bak for food. if there's food on mars then its mars bars or milkyways. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

    I believe...
    There is life out there just waiting to be found
  5.  
    tony from leics says:
    Oct 25, 19:00

    yes there was. I bought one the other day AND THERE WAS SOMETHING CRAWLING on IT WHEN I TOOK THE WRAPPER OFF

    I believe...
    We are alone in the universe

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Space exploration is a waste of money
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Conquering space is vital to our future survival
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We are alone in the universe
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