Texas A&M is one node for Mars Exploration Rover remote operations. Atmospheric imaging is planned here, and then the data are analyzed in order to study Mars´ atmosphere and monitor the amount of atmospheric dust, which reduces the amount of solar power available to drive the rovers. Image credit: NASA/JPL
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