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Curiosity rover in Gale Crater, Mars. The ellipse (blue) shows the target landing area, and the green dot shows where NASAs Curiosity rover landed on 6 August 2012. The crater is 154 kilometres across. This oblique view (looking south-east) shows Mount Sharp (Aeolis Mons) at centre. This peak rises some 5.5 kilometres above the crater floor. This image is derived from a combination of elevation and imaging data from three Mars orbiters: HiRISE and the Context Camera, both on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter; the High Resolution Stereo Camera on the Mars Express orbiter; and data from the Viking Orbiter
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This print showcases the remarkable Curiosity rover in Gale Crater, Mars. The image highlights the target landing area with a distinct blue ellipse, while a green dot pinpoints the precise location where NASA's Curiosity rover touched down on 6 August 2012. Stretching across an impressive 154 kilometers, Gale Crater dominates the frame as it serves as the backdrop for this awe-inspiring scene. The oblique view of this Martian landscape offers a unique perspective, looking southeast towards Mount Sharp (Aeolis Mons) at its center. This majestic peak towers over the crater floor, reaching an astonishing height of approximately 5.5 kilometers. Combining elevation and imaging data from three Mars orbiters - HiRISE and Context Camera from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, as well as High-Resolution Stereo Camera from Mars Express orbiter - along with information gathered by Viking Orbiter, this image provides an unparalleled glimpse into our neighboring planet. As we marvel at this photograph, we are reminded of humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge through research and exploration. The Curiosity rover stands tall as a testament to human ingenuity and scientific progress in understanding our solar system beyond Earth's boundaries. This stunning satellite image captures not only our fascination with planetary science but also represents a significant milestone in space exploration achieved by NASA/JPL-CALTECH/ESA/DLR/FU BERLIN/MSSS collaboration during their Martian mission in 2012. It is truly remarkable how far we have come in unraveling the mysteries of our universe through groundbreaking missions like these.
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