Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 4, 1999

A Landing On Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 4, 1999 is “A Landing On Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Pathfinder Team, JPL, NASA. The original explanation runs about 180 words.

From the explanation

“On July 4th , 1997 – using its own array of fireworks, a parachute, and airbags – the Mars Pathfinder spacecraft successfully came to rest on the surface of Mars at 10:07 AM Pacific Daylight Time. Ninety minutes before reaching the surface Pathfinder began a flurry of activity.”

— APOD editors, July 4, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 4, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Pathfinder Team, JPL, NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 180 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 4, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-july-04-a-landing-on-mars

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