On the dusty surface of Mars, millions of kilometres away from Earth, a rover moves slowly across rocky plains and ancient valleys. It drills into stones, takes samples, and captures breathtaking images. Each discovery helps scientists search for water, signs of past life, and secrets hidden beneath the Red Planet’s surface. #SpaceX #NASA #Mars | Space Journey

Sometimes scientists use enhanced-color images to reveal subtle variations on the surface of Mars. This view from our Mars Odyssey orbiter highlights details in clouds hovering over canyons in the Margaritifer Terra region in December. More from Odyssey: science.nasa.gov/mission/odyssey/ | NASA Mars