NYUAD's Mars Atlas combines 3,000 high-resolution images from the UAE's Hope probe to create a detailed color mosaic of Mars.
Understanding Mars' weather patterns is crucial for safe landings and identifying optimal settlement locations.
Astronomers have been mapping Mars for nearly two centuries, with NYUAD's map being the first to use color photographs of the entire planet.
Data from Mars can provide insights into Earth's climate issues, such as desertification.
Research on growing plants in Martian conditions may lead to advancements in space agriculture and agriculture in arid regions on Earth.
Innovations for food production on Mars may revolutionize agriculture on Earth and reduce waste.
Mars research can also aid in identifying habitable exoplanets and understanding the origins of life.
NASA and ESA are planning missions to Mars in the 2030s, with NASA's goal to land astronauts on the Red Planet.
NYUAD researchers have created a Mars Atlas using images from the UAE's Hope probe, aiding in safe landings and potential human settlement.