Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 5, 1997

Pathfinder on Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 5, 1997 is “Pathfinder on Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: IMP Team, JPL, NASA. The original explanation runs about 142 words.

From the explanation

“Yesterday, July 4th, using its own array of fireworks, a parachute, and a cocoon of airbags, the Mars Pathfinder spacecraft successfully bounced and came to rest on the surface of Mars at 10:07 AM Pacific Daylight Time.”

— APOD editors, July 5, 1997

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 5, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: IMP Team, JPL, NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 142 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 5, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-july-05-pathfinder-on-mars

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