Difference between revisions of "Mars"
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For millennia, '''Mars''' has held a fascination over Mankind. The fourth planet from the [[Sol|Sun]], Mars is also the seventh largest planet in the solar system. Its soil has a high amount of iron oxide (rust), giving the planet its characteristic red colour and its nickname: The Red Planet. | For millennia, '''Mars''' has held a fascination over Mankind. The fourth planet from the [[Sol|Sun]], Mars is also the seventh largest planet in the solar system. Its soil has a high amount of iron oxide (rust), giving the planet its characteristic red colour and its nickname: The Red Planet. | ||
| − | The first spacecraft to visit Mars was Mariner 4 in 1965. Several others followed including Mars 2, the first spacecraft to land on Mars and the two Viking landers in 1976. Ending a long 20 year hiatus, Mars Pathfinder landed successfully | + | The first spacecraft to visit Mars was [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariner_4 Mariner 4] in 1965. Several others followed including [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars_2 Mars 2], the first spacecraft to land on Mars and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viking_program two Viking landers] in 1976. Ending a long 20 year hiatus, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars_Pathfinder Mars Pathfinder] landed successfully on 1997 July 4. |
==Spacesim Missions== | ==Spacesim Missions== | ||
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| Mars | |
|---|---|
| Category | Planet |
| Size | Spherical; r = 3,386km |
| Orbited Body | Unknown |
| Periapsis | Not Verified |
| Apoapsis | Not Verified |
| Time Delay | Not Calculated |
| Type of Visit | Main Mission |
For millennia, Mars has held a fascination over Mankind. The fourth planet from the Sun, Mars is also the seventh largest planet in the solar system. Its soil has a high amount of iron oxide (rust), giving the planet its characteristic red colour and its nickname: The Red Planet.
The first spacecraft to visit Mars was Mariner 4 in 1965. Several others followed including Mars 2, the first spacecraft to land on Mars and the two Viking landers in 1976. Ending a long 20 year hiatus, Mars Pathfinder landed successfully on 1997 July 4.
Spacesim Missions
Spacesim has visited Mars three times as a main mission destination:
