Rover Landing Site, Mars


Computer-generated view of Mars' Gale Crater, the intended landing site of the Curiosity rover, created using 3D information from NASA's Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter. This oblique view shows the landing site and the mound of layered rocks that the rover will investigate. The landing site is in the smooth area in front of the mound.


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Photo credit: © Photo Researchers / Alamy / Afripics
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