Oxia Planum map flyover

Flyover the Oxia Planum region on Mars.

A team of European scientists have published the most detailed geologic map of Oxia Planum – the landing site for ESA’s Rosalind Franklin rover on Mars. This thorough look at the geography and geological history of the area will help the rover scout the once water-rich terrain, in the search for signs of past and present life.

The map gives scientists a head start before Rosalind Franklin lands there in 2030. Oxia Planum is located near the martian equator and contains sedimentary deposits that are nearly four billion years old.

For more information, visit the ExoMars website.