Mars Pathfinder
LocationMars surface
Year1996
SizeAirbag lander
TypeMars rover
About Mars Pathfinder
Landed on Mars on July 4, 1997, bouncing to a stop on airbags. Deployed Sojourner, the first rover on Mars. Sojourner was about the size of a microwave oven. Demonstrated low-cost landing technology. The mission drew huge public interest through early internet coverage.
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