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Mars Landing Site

Mars Landing Site. Nili Fossae. About Nili Fossae.

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Mars Landing Site

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  1. Mars Landing Site Nili Fossae

  2. About Nili Fossae Nili Fossae is a huge crack in the surface of Mars. The linear trough is about 25 kilometers (16 miles) wide. It formed when a huge meteor slammed near it to the east. The impact caused the Martian surface to deform. The region has one of the largest, most diverse exposures of clay minerals. Clay minerals contain water in their mineral structure and may preserve organic materials. We are excited about studying such deposits to understand past environments that could have supported life.

  3. Climate & Location • The exact location of Nili Fossae is: 21.01ºN, 74.45ºE • The average temperature is about: -41.45ºC during the day and -83.62ºC during night time. • It is near the Isidis basin, the third biggest impact structure on Mars.

  4. How Climate Affects Astronauts • It is cold so heating is necessary. • The area has dust so care is needed when removing the space suits.

  5. Reason For Landing Here. NASA scientists discovered that Nili Fossae is the source of plumes of methane, raising the question of whether this source originates from biological sources. Landing here would give us a chance to find more about this and see if it is true.

  6. How Location Will Accommodate Landing. The spacecraft would land between the two craters below. In this landing site we will be able to visit either side of the trough. The Landing site lies halfway between two small craters in the image on the left. The craters are each about 3,700 meters (2.3 miles) across.

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