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½s the only planet known to have abundant liquid water and life. However, in
2004 astronomers with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration¶s
Mars Exploration Rover mission confirmed once had liquid water on its
surface. Scientist had previously concluded thatliquid water once existed on
Mars due to the numerous surface features on the planet that assemble water
erosion found on Earth.
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is the largest of the planets. ½t is big enough to contain all the other planets put together . Known as a
³gas giant´, because of its thick gassy outer layer. ½ts hydrogen and helium atmosphere contains colored
clouds, and its immense magnetosphere, rings, and satellites make it a planetary system unto its self.
One of Jupiter¶s largest moons, ½ has volcanoes that produce the hottest surface temperatures in the
solar system. At least four of Jupiter¶s moons have atmospheres, and at least three may contain liquid
or partially frozen water Jupiter¶s moon. 4 may have a global ocean of liquid water beneath its icy
crust.
the largest of all solar system satellites, half rock, half ice.
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