(B) THE ORE DELIVERY - HOLDEN
CRATER REGION (PSP 003644 1530)
On May 7, 2007, the NASA HIRISE imager orbiting
163.2 miles (261.1 Km) above the surface of the planet Mars captured
the following map image in an area known as Holden Crater.
This strip of Mars is 8.70 miles(8000 meters) in length and 4.97
miles (14,000 meters) wide. Nasa/JPL/Arizona University has
labeled this as “Fan Delta and Layers in Holden Crater.” (A) Credit:
NASA/JPL/University of Arizona
This map area depicts two large Ore Cargo Ships (@ 250 meters
in length @ 275 yards/825 feet), one waiting to unload cargo
and across the plain, another Ore Cargo Ship is offloading its’ payload.
In between the two Cargo Ships is a huge Three Paddle Ore Spreader
( approx 500 meters across- @ 550 yards/1650 feet) under repair.
(B)
The first Ore Cargo Ship located at 12 o’clock, appears
to have a flow/discharge of material from the right side and
both rear discharge doors are still attached. (C)
A flow of fluid/material is also apparent from the rear of the
craft. (D)
There are also structures/tower/spare part near the nose/bow/front.
(E)
Another Ore Cargo Ship (F) is in process of unloading while resting
on a perfectly rectangular slab seemingly designed for that purpose
Both rear “doors” are removed to facilitate unloading.
The first is against the right side of craft and the other is
upright on what seems to be a rail system. (G) Both Cargo Ships
are of the same class, size, and configuration.
Behind the unloading Ship is a ‘mound’ where the
operation’s control tower and an antenna mast are located
. (F)
In the center is a very large (approx 500 meters across- that
is @ 550 yards/1650 feet), triangular, Three Paddle Ore Spreader
under repair. (H)
The “Destroyer” Paddle (I) is located at 8 o‘clock
position. . Its’ purpose is to break up the rough terrain,
(rotates clock-wise), preparing surface for other two paddles
to process and distribute ore material.
The second, heavily damaged Paddle with camouflage cover still
attached is off to the side in 1 o’clock position while
the framework/scaffolding, armature and repair work is located
at 12:00 (J) .
Spare parts and machines are in crevices. (K)
The third Paddle, undergoing refurbishing, is located at 4 o‘clock
. The Paddle Cover has been removed, seems serviceable, with
the Paddle chassis, rotor, impeller, and discharge chute apparent.
(L)
There is a small machine removing material in chute opening.
(M)
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