Aug 06
If you thought this morning’s landing of the Curiosity rover on Mars was stunning, then just check out this image captured by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) as it glided toward the planet’s surface. The larger white object is the lander’s parachute, which opened as the lander was still moving at supersonic speeds and is …
Apr 27
When the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) reached the Red Planet some six years ago, its primary mission was to map the Martian landscape and act as a survey probe for future landings. Using its high-resolution camera, the MRO has also managed to help answer some of the most enduring questions about the planet, such as …