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Mars Pathfinder, as seen by its rover, Sojourner, on July 8, 1997, three days after the rover rolled out onto the surface of Chryse Planitia. Visible in front of Pathfinder are a portion of the air bags that cushioned its impact at touchdown, Sojourner's ramp, and the rover's tracks leading from the lander. Sojourner on Mars
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Sojourner rover examining a boulder on Mars Mars: Chryse Planitia topographic map of Mars Mars: Tharsis province

Mars Pathfinder: References & Edit History

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Type Description Contributor Date
Invalidated site: Mars Pathfinder NASA/JPL Website. Mar 06, 2019
Media added. Dec 07, 2017
Add new Web site: Enterprise Mission - Mars Pathfinder. Nov 23, 2015
Add new Web site: NASA - NASA Glenn Participation in Mars Pathfinder Mission. Nov 23, 2015
Add new Web site: Robot Hall of Fame - Mars Pathfinder Sojourner Rover. Nov 23, 2015
Add new Web site: Buzzle.com - Mars Pathfinder Mission. May 08, 2013
New article added. Jul 09, 2004
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