Red Planet Collection (page 2)

A pair of manned Mars rovers rendezvous on the martian surface. Humans may one day explore the martian surface with the help of pressurized rovers that would provide a shirt sleeve environment while

Illustration of a martian sunrise from within a deep canyon
Artists concept of how a martian sunrise might look from the bottom of a deep canyon. The Sun is surrounded by a bluish halo due to dust in the martian atmosphere

Planet Mars
A full Mars. In this image the massive volcano Olympus Mons is clearly visible upper left of center, while at center are the three Tharsis Montes volcanoes

Illustration depicting part of Mars at the boundary between darkness and daylight
Digitally generated image depicting part of Mars at the boundary between darkness and daylight, with an area including Gale Crater, beginning to catch morning light. Northward is to the left

A 1950s style scene showing a rocketship on a red planet
A 1950s style scene showing a rocketship from Earth on the surface of a Red Planet that could be Mars

Artists concept of a martian rover. The rover featured in this image, as seen from the rear, includes wing-like solar voltaic panels suspended above the chassis to supplement its electrical needs

Artist concept of NASAs Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution mission
An artist concept of NASAs Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) mission

Panoramic view of Amargosa Valley on planet Mars
This image from NASAs Mars Curiosity rover shows the Amargosa Valley on the slopes leading up to Mount Sharp on Mars. The rover is headed toward the Pahrump Hills outcrop, seen above the scale bar

Comet over Endeavour Crater
The comet of 2014 makes a close approach to Mars and puts on a spectacular show for the Opportunity Mars Exploration Rover

Artists concept from atop Olympus Mons on the planet Mars
Olympus Mons is one of the highest volcanoes on Mars. In this view we are near the rim of the shield wall, about three miles above the plains beyond

Artists concept of a distant red planet orbiting its Sun. This alien world shows definite signs of water, and therefore maybe life itself

Artists concept of astronauts setting up weather monitoring equipment on Mars
This artists rendering represents a concept of possible activities during future space exploration missions. It depicts two crewmembers setting up weather monitoring equipment on the surface of Mars

High altitude clouds of water ice crystals on the planet Mars. The perspective is from an altitude of 30 miles and about 50A from the south pole

A light fog forms in a desiccated gully in Gale Crater, Mars. The craters 5km high central mound can be seen in the background

Artists depiction of an Earth-like planet with orbiting moon and a red planet
An artists depiction of an Earth-like planet in deep space with an orbiting moon and a red planet orbiting around the same star

A pair of astronauts perform an inspection of a manned Mars lander
A pair of astronauts in Manned Maneuvering Units perform a final inspection of a manned Mars lander/return vehicle before disembarking for the surface of Mars

Two explorers collect rock samples to take back to their Mars habitat
Two explorers take their vehicle to collect rock samples to take back to their Mars habitat

The sun rises over Gale Crater, Mars. This is one of the prospective landing sites for the Mars Science Laboratory rover

Artists concept of NASAs Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft approaching Mars. The Curiosity rover is safely tucked inside the spacecrafts aeroshell

Curiosity rover descending into Gale Crater on Mars
A telephoto view of Curiosity; NASAas most sophisticated Mars rover; descending into Gale Crater in August 2012. Curiosityas two year mission will look for signs of water activity

Martian Gullies in Noachis Terra, Mars
A dust devil dances across a crater eroded by gullies in Noachis Terra, Mars. The gullies are thought to have been eroded by liquid water flowing on Mars in geologically recent times

The view from the rim of the caldera of Olympus Mons on Mars, the largest volcano in the solar system

NASAs Curiosity rover samples a rock on the floor of Gale Crater

Exoplanet Gliese 581 d
Gliese 581d is the first extrasolar planet capable of having liquid water on its surface

Future Mars colonists playing with children on Mars, a place they call home
Future Mars colonists may have children who have never known the earthly blue skies of their parents origin but instead call Mars home

A light winters frost forms in Mojave Crater, trapped by the craters mountainous walls

Artists concept of Mars and its tiny moon Phobos
Artists concept of how Mars and its tiny satellite Phobos might appear from a distance of about 100 miles from Phobos surface

Artists concept comparing the size of Mars with that of the Earth. Mars diameter is half that of the Earth s, it has ten percent the mass and is 1.5 times the distance from the Sun

Artists concept of Mars and its moon, Dione
Artist concept showing Mars and its even smaller satellite Deimos might appear from a distance of about 100 miles from the surface of Deimos

A view from the edge of the southern polar cap of Mars. The low sun in the rust-colored sky and the melting icy slush indicates this is springtime for the red planet

Two intrepid explorers discuss the next phase of their exploration of Mars
Two intrepid explorers talk togther on the next phase of their exploration of the Mars planet

An artists depiction of a lunar base on a barren moon. The moons Earth-like planet rises in the background. The small colony is equipped with two rovers for astronauts to use for exploration of

An explorer departs a manned rover ina martian canyon
A manned rover pauses in a martian canyon while an explorer in a protective pressurized suit departs. This rover provides a pressurized shirtsleeve environment enabling a crew of two to explore a

Illustration of the Argyre impact basin in the southern highlands of Mars
About 4 billion years ago an asteroid or comet collided with Mars creating what is known today as the Argyre impact basin in the southern highlands

A command module begins a close approach to Phobos
The command module, now free of the larger Phobos mission rocket, begins a close approach to Phobos. With an average diameter of less than 12 miles

NASAs Curiosity Mars rover on planet Mars
April 27, 2014 - NASAs Curiosity Mars rover used the camera at the end of its arm in April and May 2014 to take dozens of component images combined into this self-portrait where the rover drilled

Terragen render of Olympus Mons on Mars, the highest volcano in the solar system

Futuristic concept of Gale Crater enclosed in a protective dome to create an ecosphere
Some time in the future, Gale Crater may be enclosed in a protective dome to create an Earth like ecosphere

Illustration of astronauts setting up a base on the Martian surface around their lander vehicle. The first human visitors to Mars would face an environment nearly as hostile as the Earths Moon

A Mars cycler travels by the Earth while two astronauts watch from afar
A Mars cycler swings by the Earth and onward to Mars while two astronauts in manned maneuvering units (AKA, MMUs) watch from afar

Aram Chaos, a crater shaped by catastrophic groundwater release, on the planet Mars
Aram Chaos, a crater shaped by catastrophic groundwater release, as it looks on present day Mars

Nadir view of the Martian North Pole
Planet Mars showing a partly shadowed Olympus Mons toward the upper left of the image. The row of 3 volcanoes that form the base of a triangle in relationship to Olympus Mons are (from top to bottom)

Dark dunes march along the floor of Gale Crater, Mars
Dark dunes march along the floor of Gale Crater, resting on the lower reaches of the craters central mound

Mars Exploration Rover Spirit in Gusev Crater
The Mars Exploration Rover Spirit is dwarfed by the desolate Martian desert in Gusev Crater as she makes steady progress towards the distant Columbia Hills

An artists depiction of the close pass of comet C / 2013 A1 over Mars
An artists depiction of the close pass of comet C/2013 A1 over the Martian landscape. Also known as comet Siding Spring which is the Australian observatory that discovered the object

Curiosity the Mars Mountaineer
The Martian sun sets behind Curiosity as it struggles up the rugged slopes of Mount Sharp. If it succeeds in its climb, the rover will have completed the longest

A starship from Earth travels to a red planet to begin an exploratory expedition

Artists concept of NASAs MAVEN spacecraft
This artists concept depicts NASAs Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) spacecraft near Mars. MAVEN is in development for launch in 2013

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"Exploring the Red Planet: A Lone Astronaut's Journey" In the vastness of space, a lone astronaut gazes up at the sun, its fiery rays illuminating the barren landscape of Mars. With each step, he unravels secrets hidden beneath the red dust, venturing into uncharted territory. As his footprints mark this alien world, he becomes one with its mysteries. From orbit above Mars' moon Phobos, a spaceship hovers in silence against an endless backdrop of crimson beauty. The red planet looms in the distance like a celestial guardian watching over its lunar companion. In this moment suspended between worlds, humanity's reach extends far beyond Earth's boundaries. Marooned on this desolate planet, an astronaut finds himself surveying his situation with determination and resilience etched across his face. Though isolated and surrounded by emptiness as far as the eye can see, hope flickers within him like a distant star amidst darkness. He is determined to conquer adversity and find his way home. A Martian valley stretches out before our eyes; it is nature's masterpiece carved into Mars' rugged terrain. Its majestic slopes and winding paths reveal stories untold - tales of ancient civilizations or perhaps signs of life yet to be discovered? This valley holds secrets that only time will unveil. Through artistic renderings capturing mankind's dreams and aspirations for exploration lies "Far From Home. " Brushstrokes bring to life visions of astronauts traversing unknown landscapes on Mars – their spacesuits blending harmoniously with rusty hues while they venture forth fearlessly into uncharted territories. An artist envisions Space Station Freedom floating effortlessly among stars; it symbolizes humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge beyond Earth’s confines. Created in 1991 by Alan Chinchar, this artwork serves as a reminder that our thirst for discovery knows no bounds – even when faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges. The Lander stands proudly on Martian soil, a testament to human ingenuity and the spirit of exploration.