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This unusual view of the horizon of Mars was captured by NASA’s Odyssey orbiter using its THEMIS camera, in an operation that took engineers three months to plan. It’s taken from about 250 miles above the Martian surface – about the same altitude at which the International Space Station orbits Earth. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU

December 3, 2023

Odyssey Orbiter’s Horizon View of Mars: A New Era in Space Imaging

NASA’s Mars Odyssey orbiter, a testament to human curiosity and technological prowess, has recently accomplished a remarkable feat. Utilizing its THEMIS camera, the orbiter has captured an unprecedented view of Mars’ horizon,