On Aug. 12, 2005, NASA launched its Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) mission. Discover more space history 👉 https://trib.al/KU7xeZu Some of the best cameras ever launched into space are on MRO, and the spacecraft has taken some seriously amazing, photos of Mars. The High-Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, or HiRISE camera, takes high-resolution photos of the Martian surface and has helped NASA scout the Red Planet for suitable landing sites for rovers like Curiosity. It also serves as a da

Today our Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter mission marks 15 years since launch. It has shown us an active Red Planet, capturing dust devils, fresh impact craters, and even avalanches in progress from orbit – all while also supporting ground operations. See more: go.nasa.gov/3kExWRu Learn all about the mission: mars.nasa.gov/mro/ | NASA Mars