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NASA's Curiosity Rover Discovers Honeycomb-Shaped Polygons on Mars

NASA's Curiosity rover has identified a large field of honeycomb-shaped polygons in Valle Grande on Mars. This discovery is notable as similar polygonal fractures have only been found in smaller areas previously. The rover captured a panoramic view of the terrain on June 19th and 20th.

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NASA's Curiosity rover has identified a large field of honeycomb-shaped polygons in Valle Grande on Mars. This discovery is notable as similar polygonal fractures have only been found in smaller areas previously. The rover captured a panoramic view of the terrain on June 19th and 20th.

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NASA’s Curiosity rover found a ‘sea of polygons’ on Mars

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NASA's Curiosity Rover Discovers Honeycomb-Shaped Polygons on Mars