OPTIMISM, the full-scale engineering model of Perseverance, begins a series of rigorous tests to assess the…
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Mars
Flow Structures In A Noctis Region Trough On Mars
Noctis Labyrinthus, “the labyrinth of the night,” sits at the western end of the largest canyon…
Defrosting Of Martian Dunes With Large Gullies
The purpose of this observation is to image dunes where substantial gullies formed in the previous…
Polar Sand Dunes On Mars
Mars has a vast sea of sand dunes in the high latitude region encircling its north…
Sols 3294-3295: Extra Energy for Extraterrestrial Science!
When the operations team logged on today, we were prepared to pick up where Monday’s team…
Layers In A Crater In Nilosyrtis On Mars
This impact crater in the Nilosyrtis region of Mars contains numerous layers exposed along its floor.…
Light-Toned Layering In A Noctis Labyrinthus Pit On Mars
Understanding both the spatial and temporal distribution of hydrated (water-bearing) minerals on Mars is essential for…
New Curtin Study Pinpoints Likely Home Of Martian Meteorites
Curtin University researchers have pinpointed the likely origin of a group of meteorites ejected from Mars,…
Mars Rover Curiosity: Sols 3280-3281: Veins, Sand Grains, and Tough Terrains
This is a black and white image of rocks embedded in sand on Martian ground. Low…
Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity: Sol 3285: Oh So Close
The drive over the weekend was successful, gaining us more than 6 m in elevation –…