Namibian salt flats look like an alien planet photo of the day for Oct. 12, 2026
A satellite image of Namibia's Etosha Pan, captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission, shows the salt flats in vibrant, false-color hues. The image helps researchers analyze topography and vegetation changes in the region.
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Remote sensing technology is vital for monitoring environmental changes and understanding geological features in remote areas of the world.
Solar System Earth Namibian salt flats look like an alien planet | Space photo of the day for Oct. 12, 2026 News By Chelsea Gohd Published 12 October 2026 Namibia's biggest salt pan looks otherworldly from orbit.
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A neon blue pool swirls amongst what look like clouds, all surrounded by a bright red stretch of land. This might look like the surface of an alien planet , but it's actually a salt flat right here on Earth , seen from space.
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