Kees Veenenbos' Amazing Mars Landscapes

By All That's Interesting | Edited By Savannah Cox

Published November 4, 2013

Updated February 12, 2018

In an interview, Veenenbos told The Huffington Post that he took on the Mars renderings as a challenge. He added that he feels inspired when he looks at them, and hopes that others do as well. It would be difficult to not be inspired by one man’s determination to bring this obviously beautiful, far-away planet to the masses in a way that all can appreciate and understand.

Source: Blogspot

Source: Blogspot

Due to the budget sequester in early 2013, NASA has had to cut back -or remove all together- many of its outreach and public education programs, including video and multimedia production. In light of these cutbacks, Kees Veenenbos’ renderings serve as a powerful reminder of the importance art in conjunction with science can hold, and the inspiration it can grant to others.

Source: Blogspot

Source: Blogspot

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Established in 2010, All That's Interesting brings together a dedicated staff of digital publishing veterans and subject-level experts in history, true crime, and science. From the lesser-known byways of human history to the uncharted corners of the world, we seek out stories that bring our past, present, and future to life. Privately-owned since its founding, All That's Interesting maintains a commitment to unbiased reporting while taking great care in fact-checking and research to ensure that we meet the highest standards of accuracy.

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Savannah Cox holds a Master's in International Affairs from The New School as well as a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, and now serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Sheffield. Her work as a writer has also appeared on DNAinfo.

Kees Veenenbos’ Amazing Mars Landscapes