- Original Caption Released with Image:
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This is an artist's concept of NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter during
the critical process of Mars orbit insertion. In order to be captured into
orbit around Mars, the spacecraft must conduct a 25-minute rocket burn
when it is just shy of reaching the planet. As pictured, it will pass
under the red planet's southern hemisphere as it begins the insertion
burn.
- Image Credit:
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NASA/JPL
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