Sojourner
#mars #nasa
designer:
launch:
1996
mission:
destination:
Mars, Ares Vallis
status:
Past, Successful
weight:
10.6 kg
dimensions:
65 x 48 x 30 cm
Courtesy of NASA, public domain.

Sojourner was the first wheeled vehicle to land on another planet, with a mission planned for just 7 days. Remarkably, it operated for 83 days, providing crucial insights into Mars and paving the way for future exploration.

References

  1. NASA, Mars Pathfinder
  2. JPL, Mars Pathfinder
  3. NASA Facts, Mars Pathfinder, PDF
  4. Mars Pathfinder Project Information
  5. atmos.washington.edu