NASA - Spirit's First Color Photos of Mars

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First full resolution image from Mars Exploration Rover Spirit panoramic camera, or pan cam

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Spirit's First Color Photos of Mars

One year ago today, the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit touched down on the red planet. Three days later, it sent back its first color photo, the highest resolution image ever taken on the surface of another planet.

Photo Credit: NASA/JPL

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