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- NASA's Curiosity rover observed a honeycomb-like texture on Mars at the Antofagasta crater on April 13, 2026.
- The pattern comprises thousands of polygon-shaped formations, suggesting a history of wet-dry cycles.
- Project scientist Abigail Fraeman notes that Pontours in 2023 showed similar patterns, but Antofagasta's are more extensive with raised ridges.
- Ongoing analysis of images and chemical data will clarify origins and their implications for Mars's water history.
