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2001 Mars Odyssey

2001 Mars Odyssey is NASA's active Mars orbiter launched on April 7, 2001. It entered orbit on October 24, began science operations in February 2002, mapped near-surface water ice and Martian minerals, and continues science and relay service after more than 100,000 orbits.

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Mars Odyssey
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2001 Mars Odyssey
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2001 Mars Odyssey is NASA's active Mars orbiter launched on April 7, 2001. It entered orbit on October 24, began science operations in February 2002, mapped near-surface water ice and Martian minerals, and continues science and relay service after more than 100,000 orbits.
First Flight Date
2001-04-07
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July 29, 2026 at 10:23:41 UTC
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July 29, 2026 at 10:23:41 UTC

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Last Flight Date
2001-04-07
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2001 Mars Odyssey
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