Ultimi Scopuli

Ultimi Scopuli is a region near the south pole of Mars. It is characterized by a large number of scopuli (lobate or irregular scarps).

The northernmost part of the region was the landing site of the failed Mars Polar Lander spacecraft in 1999.

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