MRO HiRISE Camera

The MRO HiRISE Camera is a powerful imaging instrument on NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, designed to capture high-resolution photographs of the Martian surface. It can take detailed images from orbit, revealing features as small as a meter across. This allows scientists to study Mars's geology, monitor changes over time, and identify landing sites for future missions. The HiRISE camera operates in visible light, similar to what our eyes see, but with much greater detail, helping researchers better understand the planet’s landscape, climate history, and potential habitability.