Did the Viking missions discover life on Mars 50 years ago? These scientists think so

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by Keith Cooper
February 10, 2026
Did the Viking missions discover life on Mars 50 years ago? These scientists think so
The key to solving the mystery of the Viking results is the discovery of perchlorate on the Martian surface in 2008.
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Originally published on Space.com on 2/10/2026