NASA to search for fossils on Martian crater

NASA is exploring Mars' Jezero Crater to find signs of ancient life. Studies have identified carbonate and hydrated silica minerals, which may preserve evidence of past life. The Mars 2020 Rover will collect rock samples to understand Mars' transition from a wet planet to a dry desert. These findings could reveal insights into the planet's evolution and the potential for past microbial life.

What mineral deposits were identified in the study related to the Jezero crater?

How long ago did the lake exist at the site of the Martian crater according to the study?

What is the primary goal of NASA's Mars 2020 Rover in relation to the Jezero crater?

What do scientists believe the carbonate minerals could reveal about Mars?

What type of fossils is the Mars 2020 Rover expected to search for at the crater's bottom layer?