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Mission to Mars

Benchmarks: Previous, Current, and Future Missions to Mars

9) 2005 Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter

This robotic spacecraft, planned for launch in 2005, will be designed to image the surface of Mars to even smaller scales. It will map the surface of the planet with sufficient resolution to be able to see rocks the size of beach balls. Hopefully the data it collects will allow scientists to understand better the location and amount of water on Mars.

2005 Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter


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