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Bizarre 'jellyfish spotted on Mars' in resurfaced Nasa images

Seven outlets are buzzing about a mysterious 'jellyfish' spotted in old NASA Mars photos.

By · Published August 20, 2026  11:56 UTC · Updated August 21, 2026  22:27 UTC

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Resurfaced NASA imagery depicting a jellyfish-shaped figure on Mars sparked a frenzy of speculation regarding potential alien life or technical image errors. The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 45d ago, after coverage quieted.

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What is the jellyfish-like figure in the NASA Mars photo?

The figure is an unidentified object in a 2021 NASA image from Mars. It appears jellyfish-like and vanishes in subsequent frames.

When was the image taken?

The image was taken in 2021.

What are the theories about the figure?

Theories range from intelligent life on Mars to UFOs. Some outlets have focused on the public's fascination with the image and the ensuing theories.

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 7 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 7 distinct news outlets with 7 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 5.
  • Primary Driver: Seven outlets are buzzing about a mysterious 'jellyfish' spotted in old NASA Mars photos.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

Seven outlets have picked up on a resurfaced NASA image from Mars that appears to show a jellyfish-like figure. The image, which was taken in 2021, has sparked widespread speculation. The figure seems to vanish in subsequent frames. The image was first shared by a space enthusiast on social media.

The figure's appearance and disappearance have led to various theories, including the possibility of intelligent life on Mars. Some outlets, including The Sun and International Business Times UK, have suggested that the figure could be a UFO. Others, such as Bored Panda and Metro.co.uk, have focused on the public's fascination with the image and the ensuing theories. The image's authenticity and the figure's origin are still unknown.

The Sun and Bored Panda mention the public's theories about intelligent life. The Daily Star and Metro.co.uk mention the figure's movement across the Martian surface. The Sun and International Business Times UK mention the figure's UFO-like appearance. The Sun and Bored Panda mention the public's fascination with the image.

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