Collapse Pit

The ability to detect and explore Martian Caves is of intense interest to many disciplines in Planetary Science. Caves may expose entire sets of stratigraphic layers, providing windows into Mars' Geologic and Atmospheric histories.
Cave environments can also protect organic life from extremely harsh conditions on the Martian Surface, and may provide future human explorers with secure habitats. Accordingly, Caves are considered among the most promising locations to find preserved evidence of past or present microbial life.
Furthermore, the challenges associated with Mars Cave exploration may inspire a range new technologies, such as advanced robotics and target-specific landing capabilities.