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NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter's HiRISE camera captured its 100,000th image of Mars, showcasing the planet's dynamic surface and involving public participation in selecting imaging targets, with the latest photo depicting the windblown dunes of Syrtis Major.
New images from ESA's Mars Express reveal signs of an ancient ice age on Mars, including glacial flow patterns and features like Coloe Fossae, indicating that the planet experienced significant climate changes and ice coverage during its history, even at mid-latitudes.
A new study suggests that the mysterious gullies on Mars are carved by blocks of dry ice melting and sublimating during spring, which propels sand and creates winding trenches, offering a water-free explanation for these features and indicating Mars's ongoing geological activity.
The European Space Agency's Mars Express orbiter has captured a detailed image of the Acheron Fossae region on Mars, revealing complex geological features such as fault-like channels, ridges, valleys, and the influence of ancient rock glaciers, providing insights into the planet's geological history and ongoing surface processes.
NASA shared a captivating image of Mars' surface taken by the Mars Pathfinder spacecraft, revealing the rocky terrain and the Sojourner rover. The mission, launched in 1996, marked the first exploration of Mars in over 20 years and provided valuable data about the planet's geology. The Sojourner rover's three-month exploration yielded significant insights before the mission concluded in 1997.