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NASA’s launched an app to explore Mars from the comfort of your home

NASA’s launched an app to explore Mars from the comfort of your home

July 10, 2015

If you’ve been wanting to uncover the secrets of the red planet and can’t wait for SpaceX to ready its ships, you’re in luck. NASA’s Mars Trek lets you get a closer look at our next-door neighbor, Google Earth-style.

Made with images from several NASA missions, the interactive map allows you to explore the planet in 2D or 3D. You can pan around the planet and zoom in to find features and learn more about each of them. There’s also an option to toggle between global, north and south pole views.

The Web app includes a number of tools to calculate distance, using standard units or a few that are easier to relate to.

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