Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter was launched for NASA on August 12, 2005 and entered Mars orbit in March 2006 after aerobraking. The spacecraft remains an active orbiter and communications relay for Mars exploration.
Identity
Aliases
MROMars Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft
Name
Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter
Status
active
Details
Description
Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter was launched for NASA on August 12, 2005 and entered Mars orbit in March 2006 after aerobraking. The spacecraft remains an active orbiter and communications relay for Mars exploration.