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Marss Gale Crater from space
NASAs next Mars rover, the Curiosity Rover, will land at the foot of a layered mountain inside the planets Gale Crater, caused by an asteroid impact millions of years ago. I looks different to other craters, maybe the asteroid hit Mars in a wet era. Launch is planned for November/ December 2011. After performing the first ever precise landing in August 2012, the MCR will help access Mars hability, that is, whether Mars is or was an environment able to support microbial life
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© Detlev van Ravenswaay
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This print showcases Mars' Gale Crater as seen from space, providing a glimpse into the intriguing geological history of the Red Planet. The image highlights the landing site chosen for NASA's groundbreaking Curiosity Rover, set to embark on its mission in late 2011. Nestled at the base of a layered mountain within Gale Crater, this location was formed by an asteroid impact millions of years ago. What sets this crater apart from others is its distinct appearance, hinting at a possible wet era during which the asteroid struck Mars. This raises fascinating questions about whether Mars once possessed an environment capable of supporting microbial life. The launch date for this ambitious endeavor is scheduled for November or December 2011, with precise landing achieved in August 2012. Equipped with advanced technology and instruments, including radar and cameras, the Curiosity Rover aims to explore and assess Mars' habitability like never before. Its wheels will traverse the rugged Martian surface while capturing images of rocks and craters along its path. Detlev van Ravenswaay's stunning satellite image offers us a glimpse into our neighboring planet's astrogeological features and piques our curiosity about what lies beneath its cratered surface. As we eagerly await further discoveries from this extraordinary mission, it reminds us that there is still so much to learn about our vast solar system and potential signs of life beyond Earth's boundaries.
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