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Mars astronaut
Mars astronaut. Computer artwork of an astronaut holding a sample of Martian rock. The red-orange colour of the Martian rocks is due to a high iron oxide content. Part of a flag appears in the background, and the Sun is reflected in the astronauts helmet. Mars is much further from the Sun than Earth. The Martian atmosphere is mostly carbon dioxide and surface temperatures are well below freezing. Martian astronauts will have to breathe their own air supply and wear heated spacesuits on the surface of Mars. Mars is a rocky desert world and has no surface water. The gravity is about one third of that on Earth. There are plans to send manned expeditions to Mars during the 21st century
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This print from Science Photo Library showcases a computer artwork of a Mars astronaut, providing us with a glimpse into the future of space exploration. The image features an astronaut holding a sample of Martian rock, highlighting the distinctive red-orange hue caused by its high iron oxide content. In the background, we catch sight of part of a flag and witness the Sun's reflection in the astronaut's helmet. As we delve deeper into this mesmerizing scene, we learn about the challenges that await Martian astronauts. Mars, being significantly farther from the Sun than Earth, boasts freezing temperatures and an atmosphere predominantly composed of carbon dioxide. Consequently, these intrepid explorers will rely on their own air supply and heated spacesuits to survive on this rocky desert planet devoid of surface water. The photo also emphasizes that Mars has only one-third of Earth's gravity—a crucial factor for any manned expedition planning to venture there during the 21st century or beyond. This illustration beautifully captures both scientific curiosity and human determination as it portrays a geologist-astronaut meticulously examining Martian rocks. Science Photo Library once again astounds us with their ability to transport our imagination to distant worlds through stunning visuals like this one—ushering in new possibilities for planetary science and space exploration in years to come.
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