"Stunning Mars Canyon Flyover Captured by ESA's Mars Express"

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"Stunning Mars Canyon Flyover Captured by ESA's Mars Express"
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The European Space Agency's Mars Express orbiter has captured stunning flyover footage of Mars' Nili Fossae trenches, revealing insights into the planet's ancient past. These trenches, formed by a colossal meteorite impact around 4 billion years ago, show evidence of past water flow and diverse minerals, indicating a once wet environment. The video, created using high-resolution stereo camera data, aids in understanding Mars' history and informs future exploratory missions.

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