Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter

What's Mars Solar Conjunction, and Why Does It Matter?

NASA spacecraft at Mars are going to be on their own for a few weeks when the Sun comes between Mars and Earth, interrupting communications. MORE

A new image shows the view from space of NASA's Mars rover exploring the clay-bearing unit. MORE

The orbiting spacecraft is also about to set a record for data relayed from the Martian surface. MORE

Data Returned 364 Terabits

TIME IN ORBIT

Mission Status	Currently Operating
Mars Orbit Insertion	March 10, 2006
Launched	August 12, 2005
Launch Site	Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida

The Mars as Art exhibition showcases selected images returned by Mars spacecraft.

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