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NASA Mars Rover Discovers Field of Mesmerizing Polygons
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A vast field of mesmerizing polygons has left Mars scientists enthralled.
Instead, the Curiosity rover stumbled upon a stretch of the Martian valley called “Valle Grande” where the landscape is defined by honeycomb-shaped patterns ranging two to four inches in diameter.
“We’ve seen a lot of fascinating landscapes through Curiosity’s eyes, but this sea of polygons took our breath away,” said the mission’s project scientist.
1/2 pic.twitter.com/G7sV6Xafkq — NASA Mars (@NASAMars) July 29, 2026The Curiosity rover stumbled on the polygon field while ascending the foothills of a three-mile-high mountain called Mount Sharp, where it’s been roaming since 2014.
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