Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Enhances Water Search with New Maneuver
NASA's 19-year-old Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has performed a rare 120-degree 'very large roll' to improve its radar imaging of Mars' subsurface, allowing for clearer detection of materials like ice, which is crucial for future missions. This maneuver, which involves risks and is limited to once or twice a year, enhances the SHARAD instrument's ability to peer deeper into the planet's surface.