NASA’s Curiosity spacecraft discovers a surprising number of giant ‘dragon scales’ scattered on Mars

Black and white photo of polygon-covered rocks on Mars that look like giant reptilian scales

section of Mars New photos reveal that it is covered in a surprising number of features, including chunks of fossilized giant reptile scales. But don’t worry. This strange structure was not created by giant aliens. Rather, it may have something to do with ancient water. NASA’s Curiosity spacecraft snapped a photo of a strange rock … Read more

NASA’s Curiosity spacecraft discovers a surprising number of giant ‘dragon scales’ scattered on Mars

A close-up of Mars' rocky polygons that look like the scales of a giant reptile.

Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission when you buy through links in our articles. Dozens of polygon-covered rocks that look like chunks of fossilized “scales” from giant reptiles surround the surface of Mars near Antofagasta in Gale Crater. |Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS/Kevin M. Gill section of Mars New photos reveal that it is covered … Read more