
Gale Crater contains a large layered deposit, part of which is shown in this image captured by NASA 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft. This deposit is the target of the Curiosity Lander due to land in early August 2012.
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NASA ID
PIA15311
Date Created
January 25, 2012
Center
JPL
Media Type
image
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