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Mars Pathfinder
The first successful rover on Mars.
Mission Overview
Pathfinder delivered the Sojourner rover to the Martian surface using a revolutionary airbag landing system. It proved that mobile robots could explore other worlds.
Learning from History
"Sojourner was about the size of a microwave oven and moved at a top speed of 1 centimeter per second."
Mission Specs
| Year | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Type | Rover |
| Destination | Mars |
| Status | Success |
| Rocket | Delta II |