Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 8, 1999

Invader From Earth

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 8, 1999 is “Invader From Earth,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Courtesy JPL, NASA. The original explanation runs about 121 words.

From the explanation

“These technicians are working on the solar-paneled Mars Polar Lander – yet another robotic spacecraft scheduled to invade the red planet . Mars Polar Lander is part of a series of missions focusing on a search for evidence of past or present life.”

— APOD editors, January 8, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 8, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Courtesy JPL, NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 121 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 8, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-january-08-invader-from-earth

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