Mars Express unveils the enigmatic crinkly valley in stunning flyover video
TL;DR
The European Space Agency's Mars Express mission has released a flyover video showcasing Noctis Labyrinthus, a massive valley system on Mars that spans the length of Italy. The video reveals landslides, dune fields, and lowered regions of crust known as graben, indicating the planet's volcanic past. Mars Express has been operating since 2003 and, along with other spacecraft, continues to study Mars' weather and gather insights into its complex history. The thin atmosphere and high radiation on the surface make it challenging for organisms to survive, suggesting that life may exist underground.
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