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The missions to Mars have included three separate stages, progressing with the technology of the times:
1. Flybys:
This meant the satellites simply zoomed past the planet on it's projected course and took pictures, relaying them back to earth. The only flights that were successful were done by the US and are: Mariner 4 as well as Mariner 6 and 7.
2. Orbiters:
These spacecrafts purpose is to actually be pulled into and stay in orbit of the planet in order to study it consistently for a global perspective. This allows scientist to observe Mars geology, climate, and mineralogy and map factors such as chemical elements in the atmosphere. The successful missions have been from the US, ESA and the USSR: Mariner 9, Mars 5 and 6, Viking 1 and 2, Mars Global Surveyor, 2001 Mars Odyssey, Mars Express (considered a success and failure) and Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.
3. Landers and Rovers:
In order to see what the surface is like as well as look for traces of water and search for either historic or current traces of cellular activity, these craft have gone from being stationary to moving across the planets surface. They often come attached to Orbiters and the two communicate between themselves in order to relay the information back to us. These missions have been:
Viking 1 and 2, Pathfinder, Mars Exploration Rover 'Spirit' and 'Opportunity', Phoenix. The 'Mars Science Laboratory' should be arriving this month.
Out of 39 missions from the US, USSR and one from Japan and one from the ESA, only 17 mission have been fruitful on collecting information from the planet Mars, most lost before ever leaving our own orbit.
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What are some of mars missions?
naked people that like you
What were all of the voyages and missions discovered on mars?
There were no voyages or missions "discovered" on Mars
Is any human went on mars?
No human has been to Mars yet. All missions to Mars have been unmanned robotic missions. However, there are plans for human missions to Mars in the future, with NASA targeting the 2030s for potential crewed missions.
What were the Viking and Viking 2 missions?
They were rover missions to Mars.
Where there any probes or missions to mars?
Yes, there are 44 missions.
What is one of the missions of the Mars rovers?
the mars rover was used to study mars dumbo
Why do some countries not get involved with missions to mars?
thay carnt aford to make a rocket lol
Have they been a space misson to Mars?
has there been a space missions to mars
Does mars have an american flag on it?
No, Mars does not have an American flag on it. While various spacecraft and rovers sent by NASA have explored Mars, they do not carry flags to be planted on the surface. However, some missions, like the Apollo Moon landings, involved flag planting, but Mars missions focus on scientific research and exploration instead.
How many missions have landed on the planet Mars?
There have been no human space missions to Mars. The only missions to Mars to date have been through flybys with space craft, orbiters, and land rovers.
Have people walked on Mars?
No, no one has ever walked on Mars before.
Have any space ships been sent to mars?
Yes, several space ships have been sent to Mars by different space agencies such as NASA, ESA, and ISRO. Some of the most notable missions include the Mars rovers like Perseverance and Curiosity, as well as orbiters like the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter and MAVEN.
