HiPOD: Mars Atmosphere Fights Back!

In this image, we can see multiple dark spots corresponding to numerous new craters. We can also identify a slightly larger crater, and a number of smaller ones, particularly in a cluster next to it. As the impactor was falling towards Mars, the friction with the atmosphere led to the body fragmenting into smaller pieces shortly before striking the surface creating this notable pattern.

More: https://uahirise.org/ESP_081897_1880
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