Mars! Images
Mars today has no liquid water on the surface, but thin clouds that are probably
composed of water ice occur in low lying areas, polar regions and at high
altitudes. Courtesy NASA/JPL/Malin Space Science Systems.
Mars showing Valles Marineris. Courtesy NASA/JPL-Caltech.
High view of mid-canyon Melas Chasma in Valles Marineris. Courtesy NASA/JPL/ASU.
Gullies near Gorgonum Chaos. Courtesy NASA/JPL/University of Arizona
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Layered ice deposits near north pole of
Mars. Courtesy NASA/JPL/ University of
Arizona. |
Tectonic fractures in Candor Chasma in
Valles Marineris. Courtesy NASA/JPL/
University of Arizona. |
Artist’s conception of a Spirit/Opportunity Rover; the twin rovers began
exploration on Mars in 2004 and are still active today. Courtesy
NASA/JPL-Caltech.
Artist’s conception of the Phoenix Mars Lander. The Phoenix Lander began
conducting scientific experiments upon its arrival on Mars in May 2008. Courtesy
NASA/JPL/Caltech/University of Arizona.
Phoenix’s solar panel and robotic arm. Courtesy NASA/JPL/Caltech/University of
Arizona.
The Phoenix Lander at twilight. The lander uses the multi-purpose robotic arm to
conduct a variety of physical and chemical analyses of the Martian soil.
Courtesy NASA/JPL-Caltech.
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