NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover has discovered a field of Martian polygons, which are honeycomb-like textures on the Martian surface. The discovery was made while the rover was climbing a Martian valley nicknamed 'Valle Grande'.
NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover has discovered a field of Martian polygons, which are honeycomb-like textures on the Martian surface. The discovery was made while the rover was climbing a Martian valley nicknamed 'Valle Grande'. The polygons are about 1.5-3 inches (4-8 centimeters) across and are a familiar sight to mission scientists. The discovery is significant, as it provides new insights into the geological history of Mars. The Curiosity rover has been exploring Mars since 2012 and has made several significant discoveries, including the presence of water on the planet.