A groundbreaking study reveals that Mars' surface may be hiding a treasure trove of carbon-based organic compounds, potentially usable as rocket fuel for future human missions. Meanwhile, NASA completes a 45-day simulated mission to Mars, providing critical insights into the challenges of long-duration space travel. Join us as we explore these exciting developments that could shape the future of interplanetary exploration.Sources:https://futurism.com/the-byte/mars-surface-covered-rocket-fuelhttps://universemagazine.com/en/ukrainian-on-mars-nasa-completes-the-most-complex-simulation-of-the-mission-to-the-red-planet/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Mars' Surface Appears to Be Covered in Potential Rocket Fuel, MIT Finds(00:02:53) NASA completes 45-day simulated mission to Mars