Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter: Multimedia


	+ Mars Home + MRO Home

		Press Release Images
		MOI
		Cruise
		Aerobraking
		Spacecraft
		Mars Artwork
		Dust Storms
		Launch
		Calibration

Mars Artwork

Return to Mars Artwork index

This image is an artist's concept of the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter during its orbit insertion. At the center is the spacecraft's large circular high-gain antenna, followed by its immense solar panels and then the boxy main bus. At the rear of the spacecraft bus, the main engine fires, producing a vaporous white puff. The view is from above, looking down on the spacecraft as it makes its way under the southern hemisphere of the red planet, characterized by its icy polar cap.

Full Res JPG (7.6 MB)

The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter during its Mars Orbit Insertion

This is an artist's concept of the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter during its critical Mars Orbit Insertion process. In order to be captured into orbit around Mars, the spacecraft must conduct a 25-minute rocket burn when it is just shy of reaching the planet. As pictured, it will pass under the red planet's southern hemisphere as it begins the insertion.

JPL Image Use Policy