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The "Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter" was sent to Mars in August 2005, arriving there in 2006.

The probe "Mars Science Laboratory" and its rover, Curiosity, were launched on November 26, 2011 and were scheduled to arrive at Mars in August, 2012.

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