Mars Climate Orbiter
Occurred 25 years ago
Type
Orbiter
Launch
Dec. 11, 1998
Target
Mars
Status
Unsuccessful

An artist's concept of Mars Climate Orbiter.
NASA/JPL-Caltech
Key Facts
Launch | Dec. 11, 1998 |
Launch Site | Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida |
Launch Vehicle | Delta II |
End of Mission | Sept. 23, 1999, lost on arrival |