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Viking 1
The first successful long-duration landing on Mars.
Mission Overview
Viking 1 sent back the first high-resolution color images of the Martian surface and conducted experiments to look for signs of life in the soil.
Learning from History
"The "biological" experiments yielded controversial results that scientists still debate today."
Mission Specs
| Year | 1976 |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Type | Lander |
| Destination | Mars |
| Status | Decommissioned |
| Rocket | Titan IIIE |