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FILE — This image made available by NASA shows the planet Mars. This composite photo was created from over 100 images of Mars taken by Viking Orbiters in the 1970s. In our solar system family, Mars is Earths next-of-kin, the next-door relative that has captivated humans for millennia. The attraction is sure to grow on Monday, Nov. 26 with the arrival of a NASA lander named InSight. (NASA via AP, File)
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In this March 16, 2017 photo, a potato plant grows inside a Mars simulator in Lima, Peru. The simulator mimicks the harsh conditions found on Mars. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)
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In this March 16, 2017 photo, Peruvian scientist David Ramirez points to a potato plant in a simulator akin to a Mars' conditions, in Lima Peru. Sprouting from dry Peruvian desert soil, hope for one day growing food on Mars is emerging in the form of a potato plant. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)
