Wind-polished rocks
The smooth surfaces of angular and rounded rocks seen in this image of the martian terrain may have been polished by wind-blown debris. The picture was taken by the panoramic camera on the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit. Wind-polished rocks. Windtails Show Direction of Martian Winds
This image highlights streaks or tails of loose debris in the martian soil, which reveal the direction of prevailing winds. The picture was taken by the panoramic camera on Mars Exploration Rover Spirit. Windtails Show Direction of Martian Winds. First Color Image from Spirit
This is the first color image of Mars taken by the panoramic camera on the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit. It is the highest resolution image ever taken on the surface of another planet. First Color Image from Spirit. Healthy Rover Shows Its New Neighborhood on Mars
NASA's Spirit Rover is starting to examine its new surroundings, revealing a vast flatland well suited to the robot's unprecedented mobility and scientific toolkit. Healthy Rover Shows Its New Neighborhood on Mars. Spirit's Descent to Mars-1985m
The image ate the right was taken by the descent image motion estimation system camera located on the bottom of the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit's lander, shows a view of Gusev Crater as the lander descends to Mars. The picture is taken at an altitude of 1985 meters. Numerous small impact craters can be seen on the surface of the planet. Spirit's Descent to Mars-1985m. Spirit's Descent to Mars-1690m
The image at the right was taken by the descent image motion estimation system camera located on the bottom of the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit's lander, shows a view of Gusev Crater as the lander descends to Mars. The picture is taken at an altitude of 1690 meters. Numerous small impact craters can be seen on the surface of the planet. Spirit's Descent to Mars-1690m. First Look at Spirit on Mars-2
This mosaic image taken by the navigation camera on the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit has been further processed, resulting in a significantly improved 360 degree panoramic view of the rover on the surface of Mars. First Look at Spirit on Mars-2. View From Above Spirit on Mars-2
This mosaic image taken by the navigation camera on the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit has been reprocessed to project a clear overhead view of the rover on the surface of Mars. View From Above Spirit on Mars-2. Approximate Location of Spirit
This image, taken previously by Mars Global Surveyor, highlights the same cluster of craters captured by the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit as it descends to Mars. Approximate Location of Spirit. Spirit's Descent to Mars-1400m
This image, taken by the descent image motion estimation system camera located on the bottom of the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit's lander, shows a view of Gusev Crater as the lander descends to Mars. The picture is taken at an altitude of 1400 meters. Numerous small impact craters can be seen on the surface of the planet. Spirit's Descent to Mars-1400m. Closing in on the Red Planet
Closing in on the Red Planet: Mars Express Orbit Lowered. Today at 14:13 CET, ESA’s Mars Express spacecraft successfully executed an essential planned manoeuvre to reduce its orbit around the Red Planet. Spirit Lands On Mars And Sends Postcards - Images
Spirit Lands On Mars And Sends Postcards - Images. A traveling robotic geologist from NASA has landed on Mars and returned stunning images of the area around its landing site in Gusev Crater. Mars Exploration Rover Spirit successfully sent a radio signal after the spacecraft had bounced and rolled for several minutes following its initial impact at 11:35 p.m. EST - 8:35 p.m. Pacific Standard Time - on January 3. View From Above Spirit on Mars
The image at the right was taken by the Navigation Camera onboard Mars Exploration Rover Spirit, shows the surface of Mars near the rover. The yellow boxes represent the outlines of the image frames that will be acquired when European Space Agency's Mars Express rover passes overhead. Labeled dots represents surface features that scientists plan to investigate. View From Above Spirit on Mars. First Look at Spirit at Landing Site
This is one of the first images beamed back to Earth shortly after the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit landed on the red planet. First Look at Spirit at Landing Site. First Look Behind Spirit
The image at the right was taken by the hazard avoidance camera on the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit shows the rover's rear lander petal and, in the background, the Martian horizon. Spirit took the picture right after successfully landing on the surface of Mars. First Look Behind Spirit. View in Front of Spirit
This image taken by the hazard avoidance camera on the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit shows the rover's front wheels in stowed configuration. View in Front of Spirit.
First Look at Spirit on Mars
This mosaic image taken by the navigation camera on the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit shows a 360 degree panoramic view of the rover on the surface of Mars. First Look at Spirit on Mars. NASA Administrator Marks Successful Spirit On Mars
The following is a statement from NASA Administrator Sean
O'Keefe regarding Saturday's successful landing of the first
Mars Excursion Rover - MER -, Spirit, on the Martian surface. NASA Administrator Marks Successful Spirit On Mars. History of NASA
NASA History - The Early Days. Congress and the President of the United States created the national Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on October 1, 1958. Learn more about the early days of NASA history. Galileo End of Mission Status
Galileo End of Mission Status. The Galileo spacecraft's 14-year odyssey came to an end on Sunday, Sept. 21, when the spacecraft passed into Jupiter's shadow then disintegrated in the planet's dense atmosphere at 11:57 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time. The Deep Space Network tracking station in Goldstone, Calif., received the last signal at 12:43:14 PDT. Soyuz 1
Soyuz 1 - The Race For Space - A Tragic Ending. Soyuz 1 mission was successfully launched on the 23rd of April, 1967. Although not all the details are known, it is possible that Soyuz 1 encountered some difficulties in orbit. When it returned to Earth, its parachute lines became tangled and failed to open properly, causing the space vehicle to crash and killing Cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov. NASA Spacecraft (Stardust) Makes Great Catch (Wild2)
Team Stardust, NASA's first dedicated sample return mission to a comet, passed a huge milestone today by successfully navigating through the particle and gas-laden coma around comet Wild 2 (pronounced "Vilt-2"). During the hazardous traverse, the spacecraft flew within 240 kilometers (149 miles) of the comet, catching samples of comet particles and scoring detailed pictures of Wild 2's pockmarked surface. NASA Spacecraft (Stardust) Makes Great Catch (Wild2)-- Heads for Touchdown Astronomy and Space A to Z
About Astronomy and Space from A to Z. An alphabetical a - z list of resources on your About Astronomy and Space Guide. Find what you are looking for on the a to z list.
Astronomy and Space A to Z
About Astronomy and Space from A to Z. An alphabetical a - z list of resources on your About Astronomy and Space Guide. Find what you are looking for on the a to z list.
Astronomy and Space A to Z
About Astronomy and Space from A to Z. An alphabetical a - z list of resources on your About Astronomy and Space Guide. Find what you are looking for on the a to z list.
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