Let's say one of the future robots on Mars finds an ancient structure hidden in a cave. No aliens or other apparent signs of current occupancy, but just a building visible from the mouth of a cave.
How would we go about exploring it?
I'm talking practically, what would be the proper procedure? How much time would it take before we moved the drone closer?
I'm not too interested in the societal impact the finding would have. I'm more interested in how we would go about understanding it, scientifically.
Assume that there is no conflict back on Earth after finding out we weren't alone. All the space agencies are working together harmoniously.
How would we go about exploring it?
I'm talking practically, what would be the proper procedure? How much time would it take before we moved the drone closer?
I'm not too interested in the societal impact the finding would have. I'm more interested in how we would go about understanding it, scientifically.
Assume that there is no conflict back on Earth after finding out we weren't alone. All the space agencies are working together harmoniously.