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.  
    Melvazord from Peterborough says:
    Aug 7, 20:31

    David from Belfast says:Aug 7, 11:57
    Why do think all these thing's if there was we would of found them by now
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    yes because 60 years of primitive exploration is enough time to come to the conclusion that a billion billion stars are lifeless
    *shake head*

    I believe...
    Conquering space is vital to our future survival
  2.  
    tommy from normy says:
    Aug 7, 18:25

    if there is i thinkwe woud of found it by now i dont really now and dont really care it int coming to earth so

    I believe...
    We are alone in the universe
  3.  
    da from uk says:
    Aug 7, 17:52

    we are the only ones and we are doing everything possible to end our own world.

    I believe...
    Space exploration is a waste of money
  4.  
    Aoife from Havant says:
    Aug 7, 12:00

    yes ok spending money on space exploration may seem a waste of money but think of what we might achieve if we master space travel and manage to reach these planets with other life

    I believe...
    There is life out there just waiting to be found
  5.  
    daniel from newcastle says:
    Aug 7, 11:58

    waste of time we are alone wasting money going into space

    I believe...
    Space exploration is a waste of money

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Space exploration is a waste of money
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29%
Conquering space is vital to our future survival
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There is life out there just waiting to be found
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28%
We are alone in the universe
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