Historical Events tagged with "Mars Global Surveyor"

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Space Exploration

NASA Successfully Deploys Mars Global Surveyor

November 7th, 1996 28 years ago

NASA launched the Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft aboard a Delta II rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida. This mission aimed to map the Martian surface and improve understanding of Mars' topography and geology. With sophisticated imaging technology and high-resolution cameras, it provided essential data about the planet's atmosphere, climate, and potential for past water. The mission significantly advanced Mars exploration and laid groundwork for future missions to the Red Planet.

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