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New images for 10 June 2009

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Small Crater Near Upper Reach of Mamers Valles
Small Crater Near Upper Reach of Mamers Valles (PSP_010630_2115)
This image was suggested by Mr. Dennis Mitchell's 8th grade NASA team, Evergreen Middle School, Cottonwood, CA, as part of the HiRISE Quest Student Image Challenge.
Of Polar Pits and Gullies
Of Polar Pits and Gullies (ESP_012873_1075)
Polar pit gullies might be related to seasonal changes in frost coverage, but their exact origin is currently unknown.
Grand Canyon of Gale Crater
Grand Canyon of Gale Crater (ESP_012195_1750)
Light-Toned Hummock in Iani Region
Light-Toned Hummock in Iani Region (ESP_012016_1800)
South Polar Region Cryptic Terrain
South Polar Region Cryptic Terrain (ESP_011946_0985)
Fans and Seasonal Polygonal Features
Fans and Seasonal Polygonal Features (ESP_011792_0980)


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NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is examining Mars again with its scientific instruments after successfully transitioning out of a precautionary standby mode triggered by an unexpected June 3 rebooting of its computer.
Engineers brought the spacecraft out of the standby mode on June 6. Cameras and other scientific instruments resumed operation June 9.

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Mars orbiter enters safe mode after glitch
NASA says its powerful Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is in safe mode after being hit by a cosmic ray or solar particle.

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Nasa said its powerful Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is safe after being hit by a cosmic ray or solar particle.

The spacecraft abruptly rebooted its onboard computer on Thursday, but can still send down engineering data to ground controllers.

 

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New images for 3 June 2009

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Central Peak Gullies
Central Peak Gullies (ESP_013071_1365)
This image forms part of anaglyph of the eastern half of the central peak of Lohse Crater.
Spider Features in the South Polar Region
Spider Features in the South Polar Region (ESP_013049_0950)
The polygonal features in this image are termed "spiders" and their origin is still unknown.
Two Craters South of Sirenum Fossae
Two Craters South of Sirenum Fossae (ESP_012997_1445)
Because Mars is very cold and dry, it is unknown where the water came from to form the gullies in this image.
Central Peak Gullies of Lohse Crater
Central Peak Gullies of Lohse Crater (ESP_012926_1365)
Smaller gullies appear to emanate in all directions from the uplifted region in this observation.
Dome and Crater
Dome and Crater (ESP_011775_2230)
Candor Mensa Ferric Oxide and Sulfate Section
Candor Mensa Ferric Oxide and Sulphate Section (ESP_011728_1735)
Fresh Impact Crater


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New images for 27 May 2009

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Small Valleys and Colorful Bedrock in Terra Cimmeria
Small Valleys and Colourful Bedrock in Terra Cimmeria (ESP_012853_1480)
The valleys in this image are carved into light-toned bedrock exhibiting a range of colours.
South Pole Residual Cap Features: Swiss Cheese Terrain
South Pole Residual Cap Features: Swiss Cheese Terrain (ESP_012271_0940)
This "Swiss cheese" terrain is found only within the residue of the southern polar cap, comprised of mostly frozen carbon dioxide and water.
Dark Dust Devil Tracks in Bright Crater Floor in Southern Noachis Region
Dark Dust Devil Tracks in Bright Crater Floor in Southern Noachis Region (ESP_012252_1245)
These tracks form when dust devils abrade the surface exposing the underlying darker surface.
Large Cluster of Small Craters Near Maadim Vallis
Large Cluster of Small Craters Near Maadim Vallis (ESP_011732_1595)
Spider Evolution
Spider Evolution (ESP_011711_0930)


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New images for 20 May 2009

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Crater Ejecta in Utopia Region
Crater Ejecta in Utopia Region (PSP_010100_2165)
What happens when heat produced from an impact crater comes into contact with the icy surface of Mars?
Evolution of Dune Field from Crater
Evolution of Dune Field from Crater (PSP_010077_2520)
This image is a section of an impact site in the Acidalia Planitia albedo region of Mars.
Monitoring Change in Bright Wind Streaks
Monitoring Change in Bright Wind Streaks (PSP_009777_1955)
On Mars, aeolian activity is the most dynamic geologic process that shapes land formations.
Dunes
Dunes (ESP_011633_1195)
Fans and Polygons
Fans and Polygons (ESP_011630_0930)
Sawtooth Pattern in Carbon Dioxide Ice
Sawtooth Pattern in Carbon Dioxide Ice (ESP_011610_0935)


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New images for 13 May 2009

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Zumba Crater: Fresh 3-Km Crater with Impressive Ejecta and Ray Pattern
Zumba Crater: Fresh 3-Km Crater with Impressive Ejecta and Ray Pattern (PSP_003608_1510)
This image taken at a high sun angle shows the relatively unshadowed pristine and youthful rayed crater Zumba.
Landforms on the South Polar Residual Cap
Landforms on the South Polar Residual Cap (ESP_012941_0930)
The interesting shapes in this image make for a striking appearance on the surface.
Scoured Bedrock on the Floor of Eos Chasma
Scoured Bedrock on the Floor of Eos Chasma (ESP_012940_1655)
Much of the erosion in this image may have been accomplished by water.
Thawing Richardson Crater Dunes
Thawing Richardson Crater Dunes (ESP_012774_1080)
During southern fall and winter, these dunes are coated with seasonal carbon dioxide frost.
Pit Crater Chain South of Arsia Mons
Pit Crater Chain South of Arsia Mons (ESP_011677_1655)
This contains a series of craters called pit chains that are not formed by impact craters.


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May 2009 Anaglyphs


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ESP_011310_1395
ESP_011811_1395


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ESP_011372_1730
ESP_012295_1730


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ESP_011377_1835
ESP_011522_1835


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ESP_011390_1410
PSP_006261_1410


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ESP_011397_1535
ESP_011898_1535


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ESP_011417_1755
ESP_011562_1755


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ESP_011425_1775
ESP_012282_1775


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ESP_011440_1335
ESP_011941_1335


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ESP_011494_1535
ESP_011639_1535


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ESP_011538_1970
PSP_005842_1970


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ESP_011543_1665
ESP_012044_1665


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ESP_011557_2160
PSP_006718_2160


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