A jettisoned camera returns sci-fi-esque photos.
above Mars' north pole, with its solar arrays and antennas on display, as well as a partial closeup of the orbiter and a view of the Red Planet's northern ice cap.shots were taken by a small camera device released by the orbiter which then took images and sent them to Tianwen 1 via WiFi.A closeup shot of the golden Tianwen 1 and its solar array and science antennae above Mars' north pole.
The moves were coordinated for public relations boosts on specific dates. The deep space selfies were released on China's National Day, Oct. 1. Orbital mechanics also meant Tianwen 1 wouldaround Mars just days before the Chinese New Year in 2021, seeing the achievement highlighted in official celebrations.
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