Here's hoping!
As has been noted, Odyssey is kicking out some interesting information. It would be absolutely wonderful if it kindled enough curiosity to fund some real "hands on" Martian exploration.
For what it's worth, here's the first MSNBC article.
Mars water
Mars probe sees signs of water ice
Scientists share their first findings from Odyssey orbiter
By Robert Roy Britt
SPACE.COM
March 1 — Mars holds vast stores of water ice right near the surface and away from the permanently frozen south polar ice cap, scientists said Friday in announcing first major science findings from NASA’s Mars Odyssey spacecraft.
Arf