New Mars ice map reveals key insights for exploration missions

The Subsurface Water Ice Mapping (SWIM) project, funded by NASA, has released its fourth map pinpointing potential subsurface water ice locations on Mars. The map, created using data from various NASA Mars missions, will play a crucial role in guiding mission planners for future human expeditions to the planet. Understanding the distribution of water ice is essential for planning crewed missions, as it can serve as a critical resource for astronauts.