Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Collection

Martian sand dunes, satellite image
Martian sand dunes. Coloured satellite image of north polar sand dunes blown into crescent shapes by the wind. The dunes are covered by carbon dioxide frost except dark-coloured patches where

Curiosity rover descending to Mars C014 / 0576
Curiosity rover descending to Mars. Satellite image showing NASAs Curiosity Rover floating under a parachute to the Martian surface

Curiosity rover descending to Mars C014 / 0575
Curiosity rover descending to Mars. Satellite image showing NASAs Curiosity rover floating under a parachute to the Martian surface

Gale Crater, Mars C013 / 7312
Gale Crater, Mars. This is the landing site for the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission rover, Curiosity. Gale Crater is 154km in diameter

Mars Science Laboratory landing site C013 / 7309
Target landing site for the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission rover, Curiosity. The target is within Gale Crater, near the foor of Mount Sharp

Frozen Mars, satellite image

Cerberus Fossae, Mars, satellite image

Antoniadi Crater, Mars, satellite image

Sand dunes on Mars, satellite image

Martian central-peak crater floor, coloured satellite image. Central-peak craters form when the force of an impact causes the initial crater walls to collapse and produce a central uplift, or peak

Noctis Labyrinthus, Mars. Coloured satellite image of exposed layers on the valley walls of Noctis Labyrinthus on Mars. The white and grey patches (middle right)

Martian impact crater, satellite image
Martian impact crater. Coloured satellite image of an impact crater (centre, middle) on the northern plains of Mars. The terrain surface (red) is pitted with pockets of carbon dioxide frost (white)

Terra Sirenum region, Mars, coloured satellite image. This region, in the southern hemisphere, is heavily cratered. Spectrometer analysis of the rocks show the presence of ancient

Gullies on Mars. Coloured satellite image of gullies on the wall of a crater in the South Aonia Terra region on Mars. The crater rim runs from lower left to middle top

Volcanic blocks, Cerberus Palus, Mars. Coloured satellite image of disrupted terrain in Cerberus Palus, near the equator of Mars. This region is covered with ancient lava

Gullies on a martian sand dune
Gullies on a Martian sand dune. Coloured satellite image of gullies on a sand dune within Russell Crater, Mars. The source of the gullies is not known

Gullies on martian sand dunes
Gullies on Martian sand dunes. Coloured satellite image of Martian sand dunes with gully-like features. The source of the gullies is not known

Layered Martian terrain, satellite image
Layered Martian terrain. Coloured satellite image of layered rocks in Arabia Terra, northern Mars. The rocks have layers of roughly uniform depth

Martian crater rim, satellite image
Martian crater rim. Coloured satellite image of a fractured crater rim in Arabia Terra, northern Mars. It is thought the crater once held a large lake, which deposited sediments

Ice cap erosion on Mars, satellite image
Ice cap erosion on Mars. Coloured satellite image of pits on the south polar ice cap. The ice cap is made from frozen carbon dioxide

Martian sand dune, satellite image
Martian sand dune. Coloured satellite image of a crater-floor sand dune. The blue-grey swirling patterns are trails created by small tornadoes, known as dust devils

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The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, a two-ton satellite, embarked on its journey to the Red Planet from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. As the 19-stories-tall Atlas V launch vehicle roared into action, trailing smoke and fire, it pierced through the atmosphere with incredible power. The sight was awe-inspiring as it soared above the trees near Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air. With the vast Atlantic Ocean serving as a breathtaking backdrop, this mighty rocket showcased its strength and determination to reach Mars. Through breaks in the greenscape surrounding Launch Complex 41, spectators caught glimpses of this remarkable feat of human engineering. Once deployed into space, this state-of-the-art orbiter will embark on an extraordinary mission. Equipped with advanced technology and cameras capable of capturing intricate details from afar, it will explore Martian sand dunes like never before seen. Its satellite images promise to unveil mysteries hidden within these captivating landscapes. Just like its predecessor Curiosity rover descending onto Mars years ago, this new venture holds immense potential for scientific breakthroughs and discoveries that could reshape our understanding of the Red Planet's history and potential for sustaining life. As we eagerly await updates from this groundbreaking mission, let us marvel at humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge about our neighboring planet. The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter represents our unwavering curiosity and determination to unravel the secrets held by celestial bodies beyond Earth's realm.