In total, nearly 5,000 terrain models have been produced so far. But the researchers want to keep working on the project, using image pairs from other instruments to create even more models.

Yes, we've yet to successfully send humans to Mars, but we already need to start thinking how we can stay there for long stretches of time -- or even for good. NASA launched the 3D-Printed Habitat ...

image: A 3D printed model of Jezero Crater, the upcoming landing site of NASA's Mars 2020 mission. The model was painted after printing. view more Credit: The University of Texas at Austin/Jackson ...