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    HiRISE, which stands for High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment, is a powerful camera onboard the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) spacecraft that is used to capture high-resolution images of the Martian surface. The camera is capable of capturing detailed images of the Martian landscape, including features as small as 25 centimeters across. These images are used by scientists to study the geology, climate, and atmosphere of Mars, as well as to identify potential landing sites for future missions to the planet. HiRISE has greatly improved our understanding of Mars and continues to provide valuable data for ongoing research efforts.

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