Exploration of Mars
The exploration of Mars has been an important part of the space exploration programs of several countries.
Dozens of robotic space probes, including orbiters, landers, and rovers, have been launched toward Mars since the 1960s.
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Self-portrait of Perseverance rover and Ingenuity helicopter (to the left) located at Wright Brothers Field, the Ingenuity helicopter drop site (7 April 2021)
Spacecraft launches and Mars distance from Earth in millions of kilometers
Mars landing sites (16 December 2020)
The first close-up images taken of Mars in 1965 from Mariner 4 show an area about 330 km across by 1200 km from limb to bottom of frame.
Mariner Crater, as seen by Mariner 4. The location is Phaethontis quadrangle.
Surface of Mars taken by Viking 1, large rock to the right was nicknamed 'Big Joe' by NASA scientists
Taken by the Viking 1 lander shortly after it touched down on Mars, this image is the first photograph ever taken from the surface of Mars. It was taken on July 20, 1976.
Gullies, similar to those formed on Earth, are visible on this image from Mars Global Surveyor.
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