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Mars Observer

Mars Observer was the physical NASA orbiter launched on 25 September 1992 to map Mars and study its surface, atmosphere, climate, and magnetic environment. Contact was lost on 21 August 1993 during the planned Mars orbit-insertion sequence.

Mars Observer
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Identity

Aliases
Mars Observer spacecraftMO
Name
Mars Observer
Status
lost

Details

Description
Mars Observer was the physical NASA orbiter launched on 25 September 1992 to map Mars and study its surface, atmosphere, climate, and magnetic environment. Contact was lost on 21 August 1993 during the planned Mars orbit-insertion sequence.
First Flight Date
1992-09-25
Operator
Vehicle Family

Links

Official Url
https://science.nasa.gov/mission/mars-observer/

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Creation Time
August 6, 2026 at 20:37:18 UTC
Updated Time
August 22, 2026 at 09:50:17 UTC
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Last Flight Date
1993-08-21