A martian close-up

This image was taken by PanCam during a simulation test in July 2021. 

Once the ExoMars replica rover is on the move, two more sets of cameras – PanCam and CLUPI – come into play to get a whole picture of the site with high resolution imaging. These rover ‘eyes’ send panoramic and close-up images of the terrain to the operators at the Rover Operations Control Centre (ROCC). 

The images are essential to map the geological context and to help the scientists decide where the rover should stop and survey the surface in more detail.