Why does Mars look purple, yellow and orange in ESA’s stunning new satellite image? Surprising colors and stunning features are captured in a new image of Mars' surface. Astrobitica July 6, 2025 (Last updated: July 6, 2025) 1 minute read Surprising colors and stunning features are captured in a new image of Mars’ surface. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: US military cuts climate scientists off from vital satellite sea-ice dataNext: Astronomers have discovered another puzzling interstellar object—this third one is big, bright and fast