Wavy alien dune fields stretch across Mars | Space photo of the day for Sept. 11, 2026

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Wavy alien dune fields stretch across Mars | Space photo of the day for Sept. 11, 2026WorldPing
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What happened

A dune field on Mars, as seen by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.

Key facts

  • Reported by Space.com and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:00:00 UTC.

Why it matters

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