Looks like NASA has decided to collaborate with google and put imagery & topography of the red planet up on Google Earth for the world to enjoy.

“Besides providing a rich immersive 3D view of Mars that will aid public understanding of Mars science the new mode Google Mars 3D also gives researchers a platform for sharing data similar to what Google Earth provides for Earth scientists ” NASA officials said on its Web site.

via Google Earth Maps Offer Stunning 3D Graphics.