Reorienting MRO Significantly Boosts SHARAD Subsurface Imaging
Reorienting MRO Significantly Boosts SHARAD Subsurface Imaging
NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter reoriented 120° twice, boosting SHARAD's subsurface radar signals tenfold. This enabled detailed imaging of Mars's underground layers and ice, potentially confirming liquid water beneath glaciers. The maneuver enhances scientific discovery prospects despite challenges in spacecraft stability.
