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Gale Crater, Mars C013 / 8971
Gale Crater. View of the Martian surface as seen from space, showing the Gale Crater (centre). This crater was caused by an asteroid impact millions of years ago. It is the scheduled landing site for NASAs Curiosity rover, which is on a mission to determine if Mars is, or was ever, able to support microbial life. Landing is planned for the night of the 5th to 6th August 2012
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This print captures the awe-inspiring Gale Crater on Mars, as seen from space. At its center lies the colossal impact crater, a testament to an asteroid's powerful collision with the Martian surface millions of years ago. This remarkable site has been chosen by NASA as the designated landing spot for their groundbreaking Curiosity rover. The Curiosity rover embarked on a historic mission to unravel one of humanity's greatest mysteries: whether Mars is or ever was capable of sustaining microbial life. Scheduled for landing during the night of August 5th to 6th in 2012, this technological marvel aimed to explore and analyze every nook and cranny of this enigmatic planet. Equipped with cutting-edge robotic technology, Curiosity set out to investigate if Mars possessed any signs or remnants that could indicate past habitability. Its journey would take it across vast stretches of arid terrain towards Mount Sharp, where layers upon layers of geological history awaited examination. As part of NASA's ambitious exploration program in the 21st century, this planetary science endeavor sought answers about our neighboring world within our solar system. The image itself showcases not only the intricate details captured from space but also represents mankind's relentless pursuit of knowledge beyond Earth's boundaries. Photographed by Detlev van Ravenswaay and sourced from Science Photo Library, this print serves as a reminder that human ingenuity knows no bounds when it comes to unraveling the secrets held within distant celestial bodies like Mars.
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