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'Mail from Mars’ brings new images of the Red Planet. Seen viral pics yet?

"You’ve got mail from Mars,” reads the first line of the caption by Nasa shared along with the images of the Red Planet.

Published on: Jul 31, 2021, 16:23:14 IST
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Mars, the fourth planet from the Sun, has always been a source of curiosity for people across the globe. For years, scientific explorations by different countries have helped people on Earth to know more about the Red Planet. Also, thanks to the social media handles of the various space agencies, people, every now and then, get the chance to see mesmerising pictures of Mars. Just like the ones tweeted by NASA which may make you gasp in wonder. And, they are recently released new images of the planet captured by Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.

The image of Mars was shared on Instagram by Nasa. (Instagram/@nasa)
The image of Mars was shared on Instagram by Nasa. (Instagram/@nasa)

“You’ve got mail from Mars,” reads the first line of the caption shared along with the images. “Our @NASAJPL Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter recently released new images showing off the many different features of the Red Planet! Swipe through to explore,” the post says further. The share also describes what each picture shows.

Take a look at the pictures and read the entire post by Nasa:

Since being shared a day ago, the post has gathered more than 9.8 lakh likes and the numbers are quickly increasing. People shared all sorts of comments to express their reactions.

“Gorgeous,” wrote an Instagram user. “This one is epic,” shared another. “Wow,” commented a third. Many also shared heart emoticons to express their reactions.

What are your thoughts on the post by Nasa?

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    Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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