China releases new images of Mars taken by its Zhurong rover

China on Friday released new panoramic images snapped by its Mars rover Zhurong striking a birdlike pose as it rolled along the red planet with a triumphant display of national flags.

The four photos released by the China National Space Administration reveal the upper stage of the six-wheeled, solar-powered vehicle and the view from before it rolled off its platform. Zhurong placed a remote camera about 33 feet from the platform, then withdrew to take a group portrait, the CNSA said.