Water on Mars unpleasant smell and was bitter

Scientists have identified a sample taste of water on Mars because of the crater Gale. The researchers suggested that the liquid is unpleasant smell and was bitter.

Curiosity rover transmitted to Earth information that allowed the scientists to conclude that the Gale crater was previously completely filled with water. After a careful analysis of the data the researchers were able to establish that the grooves on the crater emerged due to fluid evaporation, and water chemistry.

A large number of sulfates and sodium contained in the Martian water, made it an unpleasant taste. When compared to conventional bottled water, the content of these substances in a liquid than usual Mars earthmen indicators for 20 times, transmits VistaNews.

In view of all the above it becomes clear why on Mars and have not appeared live organisms.

Earlier it was reported that the astronauts American space agency NASA began preparations to fly to Mars. They will test new technologies and features in the behavior of the international crew on long space missions, capabilities ipolzuya submarine base off the coast of Florida.

As reported by the European Space Agency (ESA), six astronauts will spend 16 days under water at a depth of 20 meters, where they will experience the work of the new equipment for the ISS, as well as for future missions to Mars.