December 23, 2024

On This Day in Space! Nov. 7, 1996: Mars Global Surveyor launches to the Red Planet

On Nov. 7, 1996, NASA introduced its Mars Global Surveyor mission. NASAs age-old Mars Global Surveyor. (Image credit: NASA/JPL/Corby Waste) Mars Global Surveyor looked at the south pole of Mars and saw signs of possible climate modification.

On Nov. 7, 1996, NASA launched its Mars Global Surveyor mission. NASAs venerable Mars Global Surveyor. (Image credit: NASA/JPL/Corby Waste) Mars Global Surveyor looked at the south pole of Mars and saw indications of possible environment modification.