Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter During its Mars Orbit Insertion This
is an artist's concept of the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter during
its critical Mars Orbit Insertion process. In order to be
captured into orbit around Mars, the spacecraft must conduct a
25-minute rocket burn when it is just shy of reaching the
planet. As pictured, it will pass under the red planet's
southern hemisphere as it begins the insertion. Image credit:
NASA/JPL + High resolution version + Image archive