Events tagged with "mars global surveyor"

Historical Events tagged with "mars global surveyor"

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Space Exploration

Mars Global Surveyor Arrives at Mars

September 11th, 1997 27 years ago

NASA's Mars Global Surveyor successfully reached Mars, entering orbit around the planet after a journey of nearly a year. Launched in November 1996, the spacecraft aimed to map the Martian surface and analyze its atmosphere. This milestone marked a significant advancement in planetary exploration, laying the groundwork for future missions to Mars. The successful orbital insertion was crucial for scientists to gather vital information about the Red Planet's geology and climate.