Martian Caves (edm n. 3 - possible natural colors; credits: Lunexit)

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 full range of new technologies, such as advanced robotics and target-specific landing capabilities.