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Mars Express

Mars Express is an ESA orbiter that has studied Mars from orbit since 2003 and relayed communications for surface missions.

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Aliases: Mars Express orbiterMEX
Name: Mars Express
Status: active

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Description: Mars Express is an ESA orbiter that has studied Mars from orbit since 2003 and relayed communications for surface missions.
First Flight Date: 2003-06-02
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Official Url: https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Science/Mars_Express/Mars_Express_overview2

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Creation Time: July 30, 2026 at 20:58:52 UTC
Updated Time: August 22, 2026 at 02:45:23 UTC
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Vehicle Code: MEX