# Digging for Signs of Life on the Red Planet

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Podcast: [Bedtime Astronomy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bedtime-astronomy-6846704)
Published: 2026-07-10T09:00:16+00:00
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## Resource

Could Mars once have been a world of oceans, rivers, and potentially habitable environments? This episode explores the ExoMars mission's search for ancient signs of life in a region rich in clay deposits, offering new clues about the Red Planet's watery past and its potential to have supported life billions of years ago. Thank you for listening to Bedtime Astronomy — your guide to the cosmos. New episodes on space exploration, NASA missions & the latest astronomy breakthroughs. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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