NASA’s Mars Odyssey Captures Huge Volcano, Nears 100,000 Orbits

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NASA’s 2001 Mars Odyssey orbiter captured this single image of Olympus Mons, the tallest volcano in the solar system, on March 11, 2024. Besides providing an unprecedented view of the volcano, the image helps scientists study different layers of material in the atmosphere, including clouds and dust.

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The 23-year-old orbiter is taking images that offer horizon-wide views...