Previous missions to Mars have been searching for signs that Mars once had liquid water, and potentially habitats for life. The next generation of martian rovers will search for signs of past or present life on Mars more directly. Technologies for such missions are now being tested in the remote arctic.

Part 1: AMASE 2009 Expedition Takes Off
Part 2: Roving the AMASEing Arctic
Part 3: The AMASEing Adventure Continues
Part 4: Amase-ing Life on the Ice
Part 5: Goddess of the Arctic