Unraveling the geology of Mars

该项目旨在使用一套创新的概念和技术工具，针对现有火星探测计划的具体弱点——相对适度的投资可以为全球最大的研究工作之一带来革命性的变化，目前的支出为数十亿美元。该项目希望为影响火星的地质过程提供背景。预期的结果包括更好地了解火星的可居住性和地质历史，以及促进未来任务着陆点的选择，并提供与地球早期历史比较的背景。

This project aims to use a suite of innovative conceptual and technical tools that target specific weaknesses in existing Mars exploration programs – where comparatively modest investment could deliver transformative change in one of the largest global research efforts, on which current expenditure is in billions of dollars. The project expects to provide context for the geologic processes that affected Mars. Expected outcomes include a better understanding of the habitability and geological history of Mars as well as facilitating both future mission landing site selection and providing context for comparison to the early history of Earth.