article_snippet: This included the switching on of a new methane sensor yesterday, which has allowed scientists to measure the amount of radiation on the Martian surface - and could help in the search for life.
article_snippet: The team are also searching for methane on the surface, which could indicate signs of life on the planet.
article_snippet: This week also marked the return of results from the Methane Sensor for Mars (MSM) payload on the spacecraft, which will detect the presence of methane in the atmosphere.
article_snippet: But it is the hunt for methane that is of particular importance, as it could indicate whether there is life on Mars or not.
highlights_snippet: This week also marked a successful test of a methane sensor, which will search for signs of life on Mars .