<ul><li>NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft, on its way to Jupiter's moon Europa, took thermal images of Mars while passing within 550 miles of the planet's surface on March 1.</li><li>The spacecraft used its Europa Thermal Imaging System to capture images, testing the instrument's capabilities and checking for any malfunctions.</li><li>The images show temperature variations on Mars, showcasing warmer areas near the equator and colder regions at the poles.</li><li>The data collected will help in studying surface features on Europa, providing insights into potential areas influenced by subsurface ocean activity.</li></ul>

Europa Clipper spacecraft snaps cool thermal images of Mars

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