NASA Didn't Share New Heart Pictures on Mars in 2021
The Claim
NASA publishes pictures of hearts on Mars on Valentine's Day.
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Following Valentine's Day, photos depict hearts on Mars started circulating.
Users claimed that the pictures circulating have been published by NASA celebrating Valentine's Day.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar’s investigation found that the circulating claim misleading. These pictures were published between 1999 and 2004 by NASA.
NASA believes that Valentine's Day is not limited to humans or to the planet, but extends to space, according to pictures that were published by the American Space Agency.
I “borrowed” the photos from @NASA. They show that the symbol of love is found all over our galaxy. #HappyValentinesDay pic.twitter.com/mKeFC6KzM3
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) February 14, 2021
These images were captured by a camera installed on the orbiting "Mars Comprehensive Scanner", which was sent to Mars in 1996.
NASA's photo journal didn't show new heart pictures from Mars published on Valentine's this year.
