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... The extra weight of the shield prevented the space craft attaining its Mars trajectory. ... Sent to collect data about the surface of Mars and the atmosphere of Mars (Returned 75 images). ... Landed August 5,1969 Sent to look for relevant data for life on mars ( Returned 126 images). ... These images provided the first global mapping of Mars. ...
Mars Observer September 25,1992 purpose was orbiter. Lost contact lost with
Mars Observer August 21 1993, just 3 days before scheduled orbit insertion. ...
Mars Global Surveyor November 7,1996 purpose was orbiter. ... The MSG was a kind of a replacement for the lost Mars Observer. It had the same design as the Mars Observer. Its purpose was to complete a high resolution mapping of the surface, study the topography and gravity of Mars, asses the role of water and dust on the surface and in the atmosphere of Mars, and determine the existence and evolution of the Martian magnetic field.
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