The North Pole Of Mars . ... Credit Copyright: Mars Global Surveyor Project , MSSS , JPL , NASA Explanation: The North Pole of Mars is capped by layers likely consisting of ice and dust deposited over millions of years. ... This is the last picture scheduled to be taken by Surveyor's camera until it resumes operation in late March 1999. Over the past year of operation, the camera has taken about 2,000 pictures of Mars . ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . ...