
This image from NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows gullies near the edge of Hale crater on southern Mars. Martian gullies…

A sea of spectators attended opening day activities the 38th annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

Opening night festivities included a fireworks display in the skies above the lit up gas balloons.

Crewmembers tip a hot air balloon gondola upright to prepare for the final stages of launching it.

Hot air balloon pilot Randy Wright navigates his balloon called “Peacock.”

Debora Cooper assists with keeping a balloon’s envelope open as it is inflated.

Tamera Eakes, 6, has her picture taken at a NASA photo kiosk with an assist from her dad Joseph and…

Crewmembers of the Colores Del Sol Balloon Team load their balloon gondola after flying a pre-Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta event.

The first event of the 38th annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta was the Dawn Patrol.