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Mars Climate Orbiter

Occurred 25 years ago

Type

Orbiter

Launch

Dec. 11, 1998

Target

Mars

Status

Unsuccessful
Artist's concept of Mars Climate Orbiter
An artist's concept of Mars Climate Orbiter.
NASA/JPL-Caltech

Key Facts

LaunchDec. 11, 1998
Launch SiteCape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida
Launch VehicleDelta II
End of MissionSept. 23, 1999, lost on arrival

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