Robotic Exploration of Mars

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Robotic Exploration of Mars

The atmosphere of Mars: 95% CO2

Next time: spacecraft exploration of Mars

Mariner 4, our first close view of the surface of Mars

Later spacecraft revealed more varied terrain, e.g. Hebes Chasma

Spacecraft finding #1 - the north-south asymmetry

The volcanos of Mars: Olympus Mons Notice smooth, uncratered Slopes of mountain

The size of Olympus Mons

The extent of Olympus Mons

Valles Marineris…Grand Canyon of Mars

Valles Marineris

Valles Marineris…the view of a future astronaut

More mysteries on Mars?

A better look at “The Face”

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