Mars Mission Timeline

The Mars mission timeline is a fascinating journey of exploration and discovery. Below is a summary of some of the key missions to Mars.

• Viking 1 and Viking 2 (1975-1980): These missions were the first to land on Mars and transmit data back to Earth.
• Mars Pathfinder (1997): This mission included the Sojourner rover, which roamed the Martian surface and sent back images and data.
• Spirit and Opportunity (2004): These rovers have been exploring Mars for over a decade, providing valuable insights into the planet's geology and atmosphere.
• Curiosity (2012): The most advanced rover yet sent to Mars, Curiosity has been examining the planet's climate and geology, searching for signs of past life.
• InSight (2018): This lander is studying the Martian interior and its seismic activity.

Mars Curiosity Rover

For more information about the Mars missions, check out our Mars Exploration page.