Mars Rovers Spirit & Opportunity | Optimax Lenses

Mission Details

The Mars Exploration Rovers act as robot geologists while they are on the surface of Mars.

In some senses, the rovers´ parts are similar to what any living creature would need to keep it “alive” and able to explore.

LAUNCHED: 2003

Mars in a Minute. Watch how to get to the red planet.

Mission Resources

Click these links to find out more about its journey:

Videos and Images Courtesy NASA/JPL-Caltech

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