Insights into Utopia Basin revealed by Mars rover Zhurong

Beijing, China (SPX) Sep 29, 2022

A new radar image obtained by China's Mars rover Zhurong provides insights into the surface structure of the Utopia Planitia basin. The findings - which reveal multiple sub-layers suggestive of sediment deposition following episodic flooding millions of years ago - may improve our understanding of the planets' geological and hydrological history. Utopia is an impact crater on Mars that is