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NASA's Sojourner Rover: 10,000 Images of Martian Wonders

6/2/2025

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NASA's Sojourner rover, which touched down on Mars on July 4, 1997, captured the imagination of millions by sending back 10,000 stunning images and 1.2 gigabytes of data during its groundbreaking 83-day mission. Meanwhile, its twin, Marie Curie, now resides at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, a testament to humanity's quest for exploration.

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NASA's Sojourner rover, which touched down on Mars on July 4, 1997, captured the imagination of millions by sending back 10,000 stunning images and 1.2 gigabytes of data during its groundbreaking 83-day mission. Meanwhile, its twin, Marie Curie, now resides at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, a testament to humanity's quest for exploration.