Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 28, 2003

Launch of the Spirit Rover Toward Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 28, 2003 is “Launch of the Spirit Rover Toward Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Dan Maas ( Maas Digital ), Ecliptic Enterprises Corporation , Boeing , NASA. The original explanation runs about 187 words.

From the explanation

“Next stop: Mars . Last month the first of two missions to Mars was launched from Cape Canaveral , Florida , USA above a Boeing Delta II rocket .”

— APOD editors, July 28, 2003

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At a glance

Date: July 28, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Dan Maas ( Maas Digital ), Ecliptic Enterprises Corporation , Boeing , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 187 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 28, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-july-28-launch-of-the-spirit-rover-toward-mars

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