Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 3, 1997

Mars: A Journey's End

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 3, 1997 is “Mars: A Journey's End,” an image. It is credited to Credit: P. James and M. Wolff (U. Toledo), S. Lee (U. Colorado), NASA. The original explanation runs about 144 words.

From the explanation

“Mars Pathfinder is nearing the end of its 7 month journey. The robot spacecraft is scheduled to use parachutes, rockets, and airbags to “bouncedown” on the red planet tomorrow – July 4th .”

— APOD editors, July 3, 1997

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 3, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: P. James and M. Wolff (U. Toledo), S. Lee (U. Colorado), NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 144 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 3, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-july-03-mars-a-journeys-end

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