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Why Explore Mars?

MARS, WATER & LIFE
Why do we want to go to Mars? Could life exist on Mars? Was there water on Mars, and if so, where did it go?

Current Status

Site last updated: Sep 21, 1999

Sep 17, 1999: Orbiter ready for Mars orbit insertion on Sep 23.

Sep 1, 1999: Lander successfully performed maneuver to fine-tune flight path for Mars landing.



Mars Orbit: September 23, 1999
Less Than 24 Hours To Mars Arrival!

Mars Landing: December 3, 1999
72 Days To Mars Landing!

First Mars Image!


First image of Mars taken by Mars Climate Orbiter on Sep 7, 1999.

Quick Facts
Mars Climate Orbiter
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Orbiter
MARCI
(Color Images)

PMIRR
(Global Weather)

Lander
MVACS
(Images & Weather)

MARDI
(Descent Images)

LIDAR/Microphone
(Clouds & Sounds)

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