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This June 2017 stereo view from NASA's Opportunity Mars rover shows the area just above "Perseverance Valley" on the rim of a crater. It ...
Panorama Above 'Perseverance Valley' on Mars (Stereo)Panorama Above 'Perseverance Valley' on Mars (Stereo)
July 20, 2017
This June 2017 stereo view from NASA's Opportunity Mars rover shows the area just above "Perseverance Valley" on the rim of a crater. It combines images from the left eye and right eye of the rover's Pancam to appear three-dimensional ...
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NASA's Opportunity Mars rover passed near this small, relatively fresh crater in April 2017, during the 45th anniversary of the Apollo 16 mission t...
Mars Rover Opportunity's View of 'Orion Crater'Mars Rover Opportunity's View of 'Orion Crater'
June 16, 2017
NASA's Opportunity Mars rover passed near this small, relatively fresh crater in April 2017, during the 45th anniversary of the Apollo 16 mission to the moon. The rover team chose to call it "Orion Crater," after the Apollo 16 lunar module...
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The Pancam on NASA's Opportunity Mars rover imaged this small, relatively fresh crater in April 2017, during the 45th anniversary of the Apollo 16 ...
Mars Rover View of 'Orion Crater' (Enhanced Color)Mars Rover View of 'Orion Crater' (Enhanced Color)
June 16, 2017
The Pancam on NASA's Opportunity Mars rover imaged this small, relatively fresh crater in April 2017, during the 45th anniversary of the Apollo 16 mission to the moon. The rover team chose to call it "Orion Crater," after the Apollo 16 lun...
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This view of a 90-foot-wide, relatively fresh crater on Mars, "Orion Crater," combines images from the left eye and right eye of the Panora...
Mars Rover View of 'Orion Crater' (Stereo)Mars Rover View of 'Orion Crater' (Stereo)
June 16, 2017
This view of a 90-foot-wide, relatively fresh crater on Mars, "Orion Crater," combines images from the left eye and right eye of the Panoramic Camera (Pancam) on NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity. It appears three-dimensional when ...
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Wheel tracks from NASA's Mars rover Opportunity descending and departing the "Cape Tribulation" segment of Endeavour Crater's rim are visib...
Putting Martian 'Tribulation' Behind (Enhanced Color)Putting Martian 'Tribulation' Behind (Enhanced Color)
May 15, 2017
Wheel tracks from NASA's Mars rover Opportunity descending and departing the "Cape Tribulation" segment of Endeavour Crater's rim are visible in this April 21, 2017, view from the rover's Pancam. This version is presented in enhanced color...
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Wheel tracks from NASA's Mars rover Opportunity descending and departing the "Cape Tribulation" segment of Endeavour Crater's rim are visib...
Putting Martian 'Tribulation' BehindPutting Martian 'Tribulation' Behind
May 15, 2017
Wheel tracks from NASA's Mars rover Opportunity descending and departing the "Cape Tribulation" segment of Endeavour Crater's rim are visible in this April 21, 2017, view from the rover's Panoramic Camera (Pancam). The rover looked back no...
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This graphic shows the route that NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity drove in its final approach to "Perseverance Valley" on the wes...
From 'Tribulation' to 'Perseverance' on MarsFrom 'Tribulation' to 'Perseverance' on Mars
May 15, 2017
This graphic shows the route that NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity drove in its final approach to "Perseverance Valley" on the western rim of Endeavour Crater during spring 2017.
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"Perseverance Valley" lies just on the other side of the dip in the crater rim visible in this view from the Navigation Camera (Navcam) on ...
Crater Rim and Plain at Head of 'Perseverance Valley'Crater Rim and Plain at Head of 'Perseverance Valley'
May 15, 2017
"Perseverance Valley" lies just on the other side of the dip in the crater rim visible in this view from the Navigation Camera (Navcam) on NASA's long-lived Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity, which arrived at this destination in early May...
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This image shows segments of the western rim of Mars' Endeavour Crater. NASA's Mars rover Opportunity has explored parts of the rim since 2011. The...
Segments on Western Rim of Endeavour Crater, MarsSegments on Western Rim of Endeavour Crater, Mars
April 19, 2017
This image shows segments of the western rim of Mars' Endeavour Crater. NASA's Mars rover Opportunity has explored parts of the rim since 2011. The view covers an area about 9 miles wide. It was taken by the Context Camera on NASA's Mars Reconnais...
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A grooved ridge called "Rocheport" on the rim of Mars' Endeavour Crater spans this stereo scene from NASA's Mars rover Opportunity. The vie...
Mars Rover Opportunity's Panorama of 'Rocheport' (Stereo)Mars Rover Opportunity's Panorama of 'Rocheport' (Stereo)
April 19, 2017
A grooved ridge called "Rocheport" on the rim of Mars' Endeavour Crater spans this stereo scene from NASA's Mars rover Opportunity. The view combines images from left eye and right eye of the rover's Pancam to appear three-dimensional when...
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A grooved ridge called "Rocheport" on the rim of Mars' Endeavour Crater spans this scene from the Pancam on NASA's Mars rover Opportunity. ...
Mars Rover Opportunity's Panorama of 'Rocheport' (Enhanced Color)Mars Rover Opportunity's Panorama of 'Rocheport' (Enhanced Color)
April 19, 2017
A grooved ridge called "Rocheport" on the rim of Mars' Endeavour Crater spans this scene from the Pancam on NASA's Mars rover Opportunity. This version of the scene is presented in enhanced color to make differences in surface materials mo...
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A grooved ridge called "Rocheport" on the rim of Mars' Endeavour Crater spans this scene from the Pancam on NASA's Mars rover Opportunity. ...
Mars Rover Opportunity's Panorama of 'Rocheport'Mars Rover Opportunity's Panorama of 'Rocheport'
April 19, 2017
A grooved ridge called "Rocheport" on the rim of Mars' Endeavour Crater spans this scene from the Pancam on NASA's Mars rover Opportunity. The view extends from south-southeast on the left to north on the right. The site is near the southe...
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This May 29, 2016, image of a target called "Private Joseph Field" combines images from the microscopic imager on NASA's Mars Exploration R...
Opportunity View of 'Private Joseph Field' on Mars (Figure A)Opportunity View of 'Private Joseph Field' on Mars (Figure A)
December 07, 2016
This May 29, 2016, image of a target called "Private Joseph Field" combines images from the microscopic imager on NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity with enhanced color information from the rover's panoramic camera. The target is on...
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This May 29, 2016, image of a target called "Private Joseph Field" combines images from the microscopic imager on NASA's Mars Exploration R...
Opportunity View of 'Private Joseph Field' on MarsOpportunity View of 'Private Joseph Field' on Mars
December 07, 2016
This May 29, 2016, image of a target called "Private Joseph Field" combines images from the microscopic imager on NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity with enhanced color information from the rover's panoramic camera. The target is on...
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This rock, dubbed "Gasconade," was investigated by NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity while the rover was perched on "Spirit Mou...
Opportunity Inspects 'Gasconade' on 'Spirit Mound' of Mars (Figure A)Opportunity Inspects 'Gasconade' on 'Spirit Mound' of Mars (Figure A)
December 07, 2016
This rock, dubbed "Gasconade," was investigated by NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity while the rover was perched on "Spirit Mound" at the western edge of Mars' Endeavour Crater. Four Oct. 2, 2016, frames from Opportunity's ...
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This rock, dubbed "Gasconade," was investigated by NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity while the rover was perched on "Spirit Mou...
Opportunity Inspects 'Gasconade' on 'Spirit Mound'Opportunity Inspects 'Gasconade' on 'Spirit Mound'
December 07, 2016
This rock, dubbed "Gasconade," was investigated by NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity while the rover was perched on "Spirit Mound" at the western edge of Mars' Endeavour Crater. Four Oct. 2, 2016, frames from Opportunity's ...
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This map show a portion of Endeavour Crater's western rim that includes the "Marathon Valley" area investigated intensively by NA...
From 'Marathon Valley' to Gully on Endeavour RimFrom 'Marathon Valley' to Gully on Endeavour Rim
October 07, 2016
This map show a portion of Endeavour Crater's western rim that includes the "Marathon Valley" area investigated intensively by NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity in 2015 and 2016, and a fluid-carved gully that is a destina...
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This stereo scene from NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity shows "Spirit Mound" overlooking the floor of Endeavour Crater. The view a...
'Spirit Mound' at Edge of Endeavour Crater (Stereo)'Spirit Mound' at Edge of Endeavour Crater (Stereo)
October 07, 2016
This stereo scene from NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity shows "Spirit Mound" overlooking the floor of Endeavour Crater. The view appears three-dimensional when seen through blue-red glasses with the red lens on the left.
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This Sept. 21, 2016, scene from the panoramic camera (Pancam) on NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity shows "Spirit Mound" overlooking...
'Spirit Mound' Beside Martian Crater (Enhanced Color)'Spirit Mound' Beside Martian Crater (Enhanced Color)
October 07, 2016
This Sept. 21, 2016, scene from the panoramic camera (Pancam) on NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity shows "Spirit Mound" overlooking the floor of Endeavour Crater. The mound stands near the eastern end of "Bitterroot Valley"...
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This Sept. 21, 2016, scene from the panoramic camera (Pancam) on NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity shows "Spirit Mound" overlooking...
'Spirit Mound' at Edge of Endeavour Crater, Mars'Spirit Mound' at Edge of Endeavour Crater, Mars
October 07, 2016
This Sept. 21, 2016, scene from the panoramic camera (Pancam) on NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity shows "Spirit Mound" overlooking the floor of Endeavour Crater. The mound stands near the eastern end of "Bitterroot Valley"...
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This scene from NASA's Mars rover Opportunity shows "Wharton Ridge," on the western rim of Endeavour Crater. The ridge's name honors the me...
Panorama of 'Wharton Ridge' on Mars (Enhanced Color)Panorama of 'Wharton Ridge' on Mars (Enhanced Color)
October 07, 2016
This scene from NASA's Mars rover Opportunity shows "Wharton Ridge," on the western rim of Endeavour Crater. The ridge's name honors the memory of astrobiologist Robert A. Wharton (1951-2012). The scene is presented in enhanced color to ma...
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This scene from NASA's Mars rover Opportunity shows "Wharton Ridge," which forms part of the southern wall of "Marathon Valley" on ...
Mars Rover Opportunity's Panorama of 'Wharton Ridge'Mars Rover Opportunity's Panorama of 'Wharton Ridge'
October 07, 2016
This scene from NASA's Mars rover Opportunity shows "Wharton Ridge," which forms part of the southern wall of "Marathon Valley" on the rim of Endeavour Crater. The ridge's name honors the memory of astrobiologist Robert A. Wharton ...
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"Marathon Valley" on Mars opens northeastward in this stereo version of a scene from the Pancam of NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunit...
Mars Rover's Panorama of 'Marathon Valley' (Stereo)Mars Rover's Panorama of 'Marathon Valley' (Stereo)
June 14, 2016
"Marathon Valley" on Mars opens northeastward in this stereo version of a scene from the Pancam of NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity. The scene, recorded in April and May 2016, appears three-dimensional when seen through blue-red g...
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"Marathon Valley" on Mars opens to a view across Endeavour Crater in this enhanced-color version of a scene from the Pancam of NASA's Mars ...
Panorama of 'Marathon Valley' on Mars (Enhanced Color)Panorama of 'Marathon Valley' on Mars (Enhanced Color)
June 14, 2016
"Marathon Valley" on Mars opens to a view across Endeavour Crater in this enhanced-color version of a scene from the Pancam of NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity. The scene merges many exposures taken during April and May 2016. The ...
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"Marathon Valley" on Mars opens to a view across Endeavour Crater in this scene from the Pancam of NASA's Mars rover Opportunity. The scene...
Mars Rover Opportunity's Panorama of 'Marathon Valley'Mars Rover Opportunity's Panorama of 'Marathon Valley'
June 14, 2016
"Marathon Valley" on Mars opens to a view across Endeavour Crater in this scene from the Pancam of NASA's Mars rover Opportunity. The scene merges many exposures taken during April and May 2016. The view spans from north (left) to west-sou...
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From its perch high on a ridge, NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity recorded this image of a Martian dust devil twisting through the valley b...
Opportunity's Devilish View from on HighOpportunity's Devilish View from on High
April 04, 2016
From its perch high on a ridge, NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity recorded this image of a Martian dust devil twisting through the valley below.
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This March 21, 2016, image from the navigation camera on NASA's Mars rover Opportunity shows streaks of dust or sand on the vehicle's rear solar pa...
Streaks on Opportunity Solar Panel After Uphill DriveStreaks on Opportunity Solar Panel After Uphill Drive
March 31, 2016
This March 21, 2016, image from the navigation camera on NASA's Mars rover Opportunity shows streaks of dust or sand on the vehicle's rear solar panel after a series of drives during which the rover was pointed steeply uphill. The tilt and jostlin...
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A shadow and tracks of NASA's Mars rover Opportunity appear in this March 22, 2016, image, which has been rotated 13.5 degrees to adjust for the ti...
Opportunity's Shadow and Wheel Tracks on SlopeOpportunity's Shadow and Wheel Tracks on Slope
March 31, 2016
A shadow and tracks of NASA's Mars rover Opportunity appear in this March 22, 2016, image, which has been rotated 13.5 degrees to adjust for the tilt of the rover. The hillside descends to the left into 'Marathon Valley.' The floor of Endeavour Cr...
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Buzz Aldrin, an Apollo 11 astronaut who walked on the moon, makes a holographic appearance in 'Destination: Mars,' a mixed-reality tour of a part o...
Destination: Mars With Buzz AldrinDestination: Mars With Buzz Aldrin
March 30, 2016
Buzz Aldrin, an Apollo 11 astronaut who walked on the moon, makes a holographic appearance in 'Destination: Mars,' a mixed-reality tour of a part of Mars that NASA's Curiosity rover has explored.
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Women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory pose for a photo in mission control in honor ...
Women in ScienceWomen in Science
February 12, 2016
Women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory pose for a photo in mission control in honor of Women in Science Day.
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The target beneath the tool turret at the end of the rover's robotic arm in this image from NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity is "Priva...
Mars Rover Opportunity at Rock Abrasion Target 'Potts'Mars Rover Opportunity at Rock Abrasion Target 'Potts'
January 21, 2016
The target beneath the tool turret at the end of the rover's robotic arm in this image from NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity is "Private John Potts." It lies high on the southern side of "Marathon Valley," which slices thr...
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This artist's rendering depicts NASA's Mars Exploration Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity. The twin rovers were launched in 2003 and arrived on Mars i...
Mars Exploration Rovers: Spirit & Opportunity - Artist's ConceptMars Exploration Rovers: Spirit & Opportunity - Artist's Concept
December 10, 2015
This artist's rendering depicts NASA's Mars Exploration Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity. The twin rovers were launched in 2003 and arrived on Mars in January 2004.
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This stereo view from NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity shows contrasting textures and tones of "Hinners Point," at the northern ed...
'Hinners Point' Above Floor of 'Marathon Valley' on Mars (Stereo)'Hinners Point' Above Floor of 'Marathon Valley' on Mars (Stereo)
September 25, 2015
This stereo view from NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity shows contrasting textures and tones of "Hinners Point," at the northern edge of "Marathon Valley," and brighter outcrop on the valley floor to the left.
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This Martian scene shows contrasting textures and colors of "Hinners Point," at the northern edge of "Marathon Valley," and swirlin...
'Hinners Point' Above Floor of 'Marathon Valley' on Mars (Enhanced ...'Hinners Point' Above Floor of 'Marathon Valley' on Mars (Enhanced ...
September 25, 2015
This Martian scene shows contrasting textures and colors of "Hinners Point," at the northern edge of "Marathon Valley," and swirling reddish zones on the valley floor to the left.
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This Martian scene shows contrasting textures and colors of "Hinners Point," at the northern edge of "Marathon Valley," and swirlin...
'Hinners Point' Above Floor of 'Marathon Valley' on Mars'Hinners Point' Above Floor of 'Marathon Valley' on Mars
September 25, 2015
This Martian scene shows contrasting textures and colors of "Hinners Point," at the northern edge of "Marathon Valley," and swirling reddish zones on the valley floor to the left.
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Transverse Impulse Rocket System (TIRS) Configuration
Transverse Impulse Rocket System (TIRS) ConfigurationTransverse Impulse Rocket System (TIRS) Configuration
August 24, 2015
Transverse Impulse Rocket System (TIRS) Configuration
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An elongated crater called "Spirit of St. Louis," with a rock spire in it, dominates this stereo view from NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Op...
Rock Spire in 'Spirit of St. Louis Crater' on Mars (Stereo)Rock Spire in 'Spirit of St. Louis Crater' on Mars (Stereo)
April 30, 2015
An elongated crater called "Spirit of St. Louis," with a rock spire in it, dominates this stereo view from NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity.
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An elongated crater called "Spirit of St. Louis," with a rock spire in it, dominates this scene from the panoramic camera (Pancam) on NASA'...
Rock Spire in 'Spirit of St. Louis Crater' on Mars (False Color)Rock Spire in 'Spirit of St. Louis Crater' on Mars (False Color)
April 30, 2015
An elongated crater called "Spirit of St. Louis," with a rock spire in it, dominates this scene from the panoramic camera (Pancam) on NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity.
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An elongated crater called "Spirit of St. Louis," with a rock spire in it, dominates a recent scene from the panoramic camera (Pancam) on N...
Rock Spire in 'Spirit of St. Louis Crater' on MarsRock Spire in 'Spirit of St. Louis Crater' on Mars
April 30, 2015
An elongated crater called "Spirit of St. Louis," with a rock spire in it, dominates a recent scene from the panoramic camera (Pancam) on NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity.
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A Sweet Find
March 27, 2015
A rock with a white edge and a red center reminds us of a jelly donut in a box from the local donut shop in this image taken by Opportunity on February 4, 2014. Named "pinnacle Island" by Opportunity's science team, this rock mysteriously...
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NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity has extended its robotic arm for studying a light-toned rock target called "Athens" in this March...
Mars Rover Opportunity Examines Bright 'Athens'Mars Rover Opportunity Examines Bright 'Athens'
March 27, 2015
NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity has extended its robotic arm for studying a light-toned rock target called "Athens" in this March 25, 2015, image from the rover's front hazard avoidance camera.
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This illustration depicts some highlights along the route as NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity drove as far as a marathon race during the f...
Opportunity's Marathon JourneyOpportunity's Marathon Journey
March 24, 2015
This illustration depicts some highlights along the route as NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity drove as far as a marathon race during the first 11 years and two months after its January 2004 landing in Eagle Crater
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Eleven years and two months after its landing on Mars, the total driving distance of NASA's Opportunity Mars rover surpassed the length of a marath...
Opportunity Rover Surpasses Marathon DistanceOpportunity Rover Surpasses Marathon Distance
March 24, 2015
Eleven years and two months after its landing on Mars, the total driving distance of NASA's Opportunity Mars rover surpassed the length of a marathon race: 26.219 miles (42.195 kilometers). This map shows the rover's path from late December 2014 u...
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Cumulative driving by NASA's Opportunity Mars rover surpassed marathon distance on March 24, 2015, as the rover neared a destination called "Ma...
Opportunity's Approach to 'Marathon Valley' (Stereo)Opportunity's Approach to 'Marathon Valley' (Stereo)
March 24, 2015
Cumulative driving by NASA's Opportunity Mars rover surpassed marathon distance on March 24, 2015, as the rover neared a destination called "Marathon Valley," which is middle ground of this stereo view from early March. The scene appears ...
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Cumulative driving by NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity surpassed marathon distance on March 24, 2015, as the rover neared a destination ca...
Opportunity's Approach to 'Marathon Valley'Opportunity's Approach to 'Marathon Valley'
March 24, 2015
Cumulative driving by NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity surpassed marathon distance on March 24, 2015, as the rover neared a destination called "Marathon Valley," which is middle ground of this dramatic view from early March.
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NASA's Opportunity Mars rover, working on Mars since January 2004, passed marathon distance in total driving on March 24, 2015. This map shows the ...
Opportunity Rover's Full Marathon-Length TraverseOpportunity Rover's Full Marathon-Length Traverse
March 24, 2015
NASA's Opportunity Mars rover, working on Mars since January 2004, passed marathon distance in total driving on March 24, 2015. This map shows the rover's entire traverse from landing to that point.
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This map updates progress that NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity is making toward reaching a driving distance equivalent to a marathon foot...
Rover's Progress Toward Mars Marathon, Sol 3966Rover's Progress Toward Mars Marathon, Sol 3966
March 23, 2015
This map updates progress that NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity is making toward reaching a driving distance equivalent to a marathon footrace. It indicates the rover's position on March 23, 2015, relative to where it could surpass that d...
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This stereo scene from NASA's Opportunity Mars rover shows part of "Marathon Valley" as seen from an overlook north of the valley on March ...
Mars 'Marathon Valley' Overlook, in StereoMars 'Marathon Valley' Overlook, in Stereo
March 23, 2015
This stereo scene from NASA's Opportunity Mars rover shows part of "Marathon Valley" as seen from an overlook north of the valley on March 13, 2015. The image combines views from the left eye and right eye of Opportunity's Pancam to appear...
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This view from NASA's Opportunity Mars rover shows part of "Marathon Valley" as seen from an overlook north of the valley. It was taken by ...
Mars 'Marathon Valley' Overlook (False Color)Mars 'Marathon Valley' Overlook (False Color)
March 23, 2015
This view from NASA's Opportunity Mars rover shows part of "Marathon Valley" as seen from an overlook north of the valley. It was taken by the rover's Pancam on March 13, 2015. This version is presented in false color to make differences i...
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This view from NASA's Opportunity Mars rover shows part of "Marathon Valley," a destination on the western rim of Endeavour Crater, as seen...
Mars 'Marathon Valley' OverlookMars 'Marathon Valley' Overlook
March 23, 2015
This view from NASA's Opportunity Mars rover shows part of "Marathon Valley," a destination on the western rim of Endeavour Crater, as seen from an overlook north of the valley. It was taken by the rover's Pancam on March 13, 2015. This ve...