Take a Virtual Tour of Jezero Crater on Mars with the European Space Agency

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.

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The 3d animated video created by ESA utlizes 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.

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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, allowing viewers a chance to see the features of the crater in clarity.

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Jezero Crater on Mars is considered to be an excellent spot to investigate for evidence of life on the planet because it is rare for a crater to have an outlet valley.

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The outlet's geography in Jezero Crater is significant because it provides evidence that the area was submerged under water for a considerable amount of time, making it more hospitable to potential emerging life.

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Scientists seek for evidence of ancient life in locations where liquid water was present, making Jezero Crater an exciting spot to explore.

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The inlet valleys, including one that branches out to become a river delta, are also exciting areas to study beacuse of the sediment and rocks carried to the location by ancient rivers.

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The NASA Perseverance rover will soon reach Jezero Crater to study the delta and potentially make groundbreaking discoveries about the history and potential for life on Mars.

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