Name: Mars volcano twice as big as Earth’s tallest one seen poking through clouds
Uploaded: 2025-06-08T09:32:53+00:00
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Description: NASA’s Mars Odyssey orbiter captured a stunning image of Arsia Mons, a 12-mile-high volcano on Mars, poking through dawn clouds—marking the first time such a view has been seen from the Martian horizo

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NASA’s Mars Odyssey orbiter captured a stunning image of Arsia Mons, a 12-mile-high volcano on Mars, poking through dawn clouds—marking the first time such a view has been seen from the Martian horizon.

Taken on May 2, the photo highlights water ice clouds around the Tharsis Mountains during Mars’ aphelion.

The image helps scientists study seasonal atmospheric changes.
Odyssey, launched in 2001, is the longest-operating spacecraft orbiting another planet, CBS News has reported.

Meanwhile, the Perseverance rover continues exploring Jezero Crater for signs of past life.

🚀 NASA just gave us a rare sight: a 12-mile-high volcano on Mars piercing through dawn clouds—captured by Mars Odyssey.

📸 It’s the first-ever photo from the Martian horizon like this.
🌫️ Water ice clouds swirl around Arsia Mons during Mars’ farthest point from the sun.

🤖 Perseverance keeps searching for ancient life in Jezero Crater.

What’s more exciting—volcanoes on Mars or possible signs of life?

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