In Pictures: The Surface Of Mars

The story of two of NASA's incredible robots is best told in their own words... unfortunately they're not sentient, but we've got some of their photos to showcase the incredible surface of Mars.

It was touchdown time for NASA's Perseverence rover on 18th February 2021. This was it's first picture to send back to Earth. Credit: NASA

The third photo ever taken by the rover, this was Percy's first full-coulour photograph showing one of it's wheels. Credit: NASA

This one taken from below the rover shows how Earth-like Mars is, another contender that Mars once had life. Credit: NASA

Snapped by NASA's still-active Curiousity rover, launched in 2012, shows the strange patterns of Mars ground. Credit: NASA

Again, Curiosity's colourful snap looks like Earth. Credit: NASA

This photo shows Curiousity attempting to drill into the Martian surface. Credit: NASA

Say cheese! This happy shot makes it look like Curiousity was having a good time. Credit: NASA