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Monthly Archives: December 2015
MARCI weather report, December 14-20, 2015
The martian aphelion cloud-belt continued to dominate the afternoon skies over low latitudes last week. During that time, local scale dust storms were spotted over northern Aonia, eastern Meridiani, northwest of Elysium Mons, and further north over the northern plains … Continue reading
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Tagged atmosphere, clouds, dust, Malin Space Science Systems, MARCI, Mars Color Imager, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, MSSS, NASA, storms, weather, wind
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Where on Mars might humans first land?
NASA is working hard to develop the technologies astronauts will use to one day live and work on Mars, and return safely home. While there is much work ahead on the pioneering journey to Mars, one has to wonder: Where … Continue reading
THEMIS: Tempe Terra
THEMIS Image of the Day, December 23, 2015. Today’s VIS image shows part of Tempe Terra. Both channels and graben are visible in this image. More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological topic.
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, channels, graben, Mars Odyssey, NASA, tectonics, Tempe Terra, THEMIS, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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HiRISE: Fan in a trough in the Aeolis region
Fan in a trough in the Aeolis region. Beautiful Mars series.
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Tagged Aeolus Mensae, alluvial fans, Beautiful Mars, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MRO, NASA, University of Arizona
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InSight: 2016 launch cancelled due to problems with the seismometer
Update: NASA press release is here. NASA announced today that a vacuum leak in the French-built seismometer is forcing a cancellation of InSight’s scheduled March 2016 launch. In a statement, NASA said, “After thorough examination, NASA managers have decided to … Continue reading
Curiosity update: ‘The best laid plans…’
Sol 1200-01, December 21, 2015, update from USGS scientist Ryan Anderson: Unfortunately, over the weekend there was an issue with the rover’s arm while the “Greenhorn” sample was being dumped, which caused the rover to stop what it was doing. … Continue reading
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Tagged Aeolis Mons, Bagnold Dunes, Curiosity, Engo, Gale Crater, Greenhorn, Hope Mine, Mars Science Laboratory, Mount Sharp, MSL, Murray Formation, Namib Dune, NASA, Stimson Formation
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HiRISE: Troughs within east Candor Chasma
Troughs within east Candor Chasma. Beautiful Mars series.
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Tagged Beautiful Mars, Candor Chasma, High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, HiRISE, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, mesas, MRO, NASA, tectonics, University of Arizona
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THEMIS: Phlegra Montes
THEMIS Image of the Day, December 22, 2015. This VIS image shows a portion of the hills that make up Phlegra Montes. More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological topic.
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, ice-rich mantling, mantling material, Mars Odyssey, NASA, Phlegra Montes, THEMIS, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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Opportunity: Parked at Pvt. John Potts
Sol 4232, December 20, 2015. The rover is parked on a steep slope at an outcrop dubbed Pvt. John Potts. Below is the Microscopic Imager’s four-frame composite view of the target area (click to enlarge); at right the front Hazcam … Continue reading
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Tagged Cape Tribulation, Endeavour Crater, Marathon Valley, Mars Exploration Rover, MER, NASA, Opportunity, Pvt. John Potts
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THEMIS: Auqakuh Vallis
THEMIS image of the Day, December 21, 2015. Today’s VIS image shows part of Auqakuh* Vallis. Sand dunes are visible on the floor of the channel. More THEMIS Images of the Day by geological topic. (* aw-KWA-kuh)
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Tagged Arizona State University, ASU, Auqakuh Vallis, fluvial channels, Mars Odyssey, NASA, THEMIS, Thermal Emission Imaging System
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