NASA's Curiosity rover discovered Sulfur crystals on Mars

NASA Curiosity rover, the largest and most capable rover, has made history in the discovery of pure sulfur crystals on Mars. This significant move marks a major milestone in the space exploration of the Red Planet and helps to explain its geological history.

NASA's Curiosity rover has been exploring on Mars since 2012. Its mission is to discover secrets about the past of Mars and find out whether life existed on it at any point or not? The rover is equipped with advanced instruments that can analyse rocks, soil, and atmosphere of the planet.

How did NASA find Sulfur crystals

One of the notable steps taken by this biggest space exploration organisation is the discovery of Sulphur crystals, providing new insights into the geological history of the planet. The crystals were discovered in the channel of Gediz Vallis, a region filled with sulfates, a type of salt based on sulfur.

Furthermore, the scientists believe that presence of the pure Sulphur in the area points was once home to hot springs or volcanic activities.

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More interestingly, Crystals of sulfur found within the samples suggest a much more complex geological history on Mars than previously thought, raising hopes that maybe the planet was once capable of supporting life.

The discovery came out when NASA’s Curiosity rover used an instrument that is equipped at the end of its robotic arm, called the Alpha Particle X-ray Spectrometer, to determine the composition of rock. This led the rover the rover to break it open that revealed a yellow sulfur crystal inside.

The scientists would examine the sulfur rock and the bedrock around it, looking for signs of formation conditions on the Mars, helping to learn more about its history and possible life.