The European Space Agency (ESA) has developed a virtual flight over Jezero Crater on Mars, enabling people to travel to space from the comfort of their homes. The 3D animated video created by ESA uses computer simulations from data collected by the agency’s Mars Express and NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter to show a swoop down to Jezero’s location. The video tour begins in orbit and then switches to a point of view slightly above the surface to present the view of the crater from above, giving viewers a chance to see the features of the crater in greater clarity. Jezero … Continue reading Take a Virtual Tour of Jezero Crater on Mars with the European Space Agency