PHOTOS: NASA Releases Stunning Images of Mars' Surface

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has released a series of the most stunning images of the Martian surface in celebration of the 15th anniversary of the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter's mission.

As noted by the Daily Mail, since its launch into space 15 years ago, the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has completely transformed experts' understanding of the distant 'Red Planet,' including the landslides, thermal variations, and subsurface minerals occurring on it.

While the orbiter has made remarkable scientific discoveries, it is best known for its breathtaking images of the distant planet's surface, which provide an opportunity to gain insight into it: