Mars Exploration Collection

Curiosity rover, artwork
NASAs next Mars rover, the Curiosity Rover, will land at the foot of a layered mountain inside the planets Gale Crater. Launch is palneed for November/ December 2011

Mars Spirit rover. Computer illustration of the Spirit rover on the surface of Mars. This is one of two identical rovers sent to Mars in 2003

Sojourner robotic vehicle on Mars
robotic Sojourner rover vehicle on the surface of Mars sampling the large rock known as " Yogi". " Yogi" was the second rock to have its composition studied by Sojourner with its

Mars 96 surface station, artwork
Mars 96 surface station. Artwork showing one of the surface stations of the Russian Mars 96 mission landing on Mars after being released from orbit

Model of the Mars Pathfinder rover Sojourner
Sojourner. View of a model of the Mars Pathfinder robotic rover vehicle " Sojourner", moving over a surface that mimics Mars. The true rover vehicle landed on Mars on 4 July 1997

US exploration of Mars, artwork. Astronaut preparing to plant the flag of the United States of America (USA) on the Martian surface

Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft C018 / 1863
Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft. Payload fairing containing the MSL spacecraft being moved to the launch pad. The fairing protects the spacecraft during launch

Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft C018 / 1858
Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft. Payload fairing containing the MSL spacecraft being prepared for the move to the launch pad

Curiosity rover, artwork C014 / 1260
Curiosity rover. Computer artwork of the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission rover, Curiosity, on the Martian surface. The rover, which weighs over 900 kilograms

Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft launch C018 / 1866
Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) spacecraft launching on top of an Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, USA, on 26th November 2011

Mars exploration, artwork F006 / 9860
Mars exploration, computer artwork

Curiosity rover, artwork C014 / 1259
Curiosity rover. Computer artwork of the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission rover, Curiosity, on the Martian surface. The rover, which weighs over 900 kilograms

Curiosity rover descending to Mars C014 / 0576
Curiosity rover descending to Mars. Satellite image showing NASAs Curiosity Rover floating under a parachute to the Martian surface

Mars from Curiosity C014 / 0577
Mars from Curiosity. Image taken by NASAs Curiosity rover, showing its shadow on the surface of Mars with Mount Sharp, its main science target, in the distance

Curiosity rovers descent. Image taken by NASAs Curiosity Rover during its descent to the surface of Mars on 6th August 2012 (EDT), showing its heat shield (round) below it

Curiosity rover descending to Mars C014 / 0575
Curiosity rover descending to Mars. Satellite image showing NASAs Curiosity rover floating under a parachute to the Martian surface

Gale Crater, Mars C013 / 8972
Gale Crater. View of the Martian surface as seen from space, showing the Gale Crater (upper centre). This crater was caused by an asteroid impact millions of years ago

Gale Crater, Mars C013 / 8971
Gale Crater. View of the Martian surface as seen from space, showing the Gale Crater (centre). This crater was caused by an asteroid impact millions of years ago

Curiosity rover, artwork C013 / 8970
Curiosity rover. Computer artwork of the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission rover, Curiosity. The rover, which weighs over 900 kilograms

Three generations of Mars rovers C013 / 7314
Three generations of NASA Mars rovers. At centre front is a flight spare for the first Mars rover mission, the Mars Pathfinder Project, measuring 65 centimetres long

Gale Crater, Mars C013 / 7312
Gale Crater, Mars. This is the landing site for the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission rover, Curiosity. Gale Crater is 154km in diameter

Mars Science Laboratory landing site C013 / 7309
Target landing site for the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission rover, Curiosity. The target is within Gale Crater, near the foor of Mount Sharp

Curiosity rover, artwork C013 / 7306
Curiosity rover. Computer artwork of the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission rover, Curiosity, on the Martian surface. The rover, which weighs over 900 kilograms

Two astronauts on Mars, artwork
Astronauts on Mars. Artwork of two astronauts on Mars standing on the edge of a crater. The arm of one astronaut is visible far right, and the hand of the other astronaut is visible bottom left

Mars astronaut. Computer artwork of an astronaut holding a sample of Martian rock. The red-orange colour of the Martian rocks is due to a high iron oxide content

Astronaut on Mars next to rock, artwork
Astronaut on Mars. Artwork of an astronaut on Mars inspecting a Martian boulder. The Martian atmosphere is mostly carbon dioxide and surface temperatures are well below freezing

Astronaut holds Martian rock
Martian rock. Artwork of a Martian rock being held in an astronauts hand. The Martian atmosphere is mostly carbon dioxide and surface temperatures are well below freezing

Martian colony, artwork. The atmosphere of Mars is mainly carbon dioxide, and not suitable for human habitation. These spherical structures, part of a future Martian colony

1950s Mars spacecraft design, computer artwork. This is the cargo ship and glider designed by the German-US rocket engineer Wernher von Braun (1912- 1977)

Martian colony art exhibition, artwork. This is an exhibition of space art (lower right) taking place on Mars in the year 2536

Artwork of exploration module landing on Mars
Mars exploration. Artwork representing the landing of an manned exploration module on Mars. A manned mission to Mars has been a long standing goal of the space community

Mars Polar Lander. Computer illustration of the Mars Polar Lander during its launch. This lightweight spacecraft, seen in the upper part of the rocket carrying it, was launched on January 3 1999

Artwork of Mars Polar Lander descending onto Mars
Mars Polar Lander. Artwork of the Mars Polar Lander about to land on Mars. This probe is due to be launched in January 1999

Artwork of Mars Polar Lander arriving at Mars
Mars Polar Lander. Artwork of the Mars Polar Lander splitting up on arrival at Mars. The Mars Polar Lander (centre) is due for launch in January 1999

Artwork of the Mars Climate Orbiter orbiting Mars
Mars Climate Orbiter. Artwork of the Mars Climate Orbiter over Mars. The Mars Climate Orbiter is due for a launch in December 1998

Artwork of Mars Surveyor 2001 Orbiter above Mars
Mars Surveyor 2001 Orbiter. Artwork of the Mars Surveyor 2001 Orbiter in orbit around Mars. This probe is due for launch in March 2001

Tetl rock, Mars
" Tetl" rock, Mars. The distinct layering of this rock intrigued NASA scientists. They were interested in whether it was igneous or sedimentary

Space colony on Mars
Mars colony. Computer illustration of a city colony on the surface of Mars. The colony is covered by a transparent dome to protect its 500 inhabitants

Artwork of Mars Surveyor 2001 Lander on Mars
Mars Surveyor 2001 Lander. Artwork of the Mars Surveyor 2001 Lander on the Martian surface. This probe is due for launch in April 2001

Mars wind turbines. Computer illustration of wind turbines on the surface of Mars. They could provide energy for a Martian colony

Artwork of Mars Polar Lander on surface of Mars
Mars Polar Lander. Artwork of the Mars Polar Lander in the South Polar region of Mars. This probe was launched on 3rd January 1999

Artwork depicting MFEX rover on Mars
Mars rover. Artists impression of the Micro-rover vehicle " Sojourner" on the surface of Mars. Sojourner will be carried to Mars by the Mars Pathfinder spacecraft

Artists impression of Mars Global Surveyor
Mars Global Surveyor. Artists impression of the Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) spacecraft in orbit around the red planet. After launch in November 1996, MGS will cruise on a direct trajectory to Mars

Artwork of Mars Sample Return mission leaving Mars
Mars Sample Return mission. Artwork of the Mars Sample Return spacecraft blasting off from the surface of Mars. Due for launch in Summer 2005

Artists impression of Mars 96 Orbiter surveying
Mars 96 Orbiter. Artists impression of the Mars 96 Orbiter spacecraft surveying the surface of the red planet. The Orbiter carries 12 instruments for studying the Martian surface and atmosphere

Sojourner before leaving the Mars Pathfinder
Sojourner. Mosaic image of the robotic Sojourner vehicle aboard the Mars Pathfinder on the surface of the " red planet"

Martian landing. Computer artwork of a spaceship landing on the surface of the planet Mars. Mars is the fourth planet away from the Sun and is the most similar to Earth in environment

Mars exploration. Computer artwork of a roving vehicle driving over the rocky surface of the planet Mars. Such a rover may be used in the remote study of a planet

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Mars: A Journey through Time and Space" Embarking on a cosmic odyssey, humanity's fascination with Mars has led to remarkable discoveries and groundbreaking achievements. From the mighty Curiosity rover to the resilient Mars Spirit rover, our relentless pursuit of knowledge has propelled us closer to unraveling the enigmatic red planet. Intriguingly, it all began with Sojourner, a diminutive robotic vehicle that captured our imagination as it roamed across Martian terrain. Its pioneering footsteps paved the way for future missions, igniting an insatiable curiosity within us. As we delved deeper into this alien world, dreams turned into reality with the conception of Mars 96 surface station – an artistic vision that envisioned humans setting foot on Martian soil. The model of the Mars Pathfinder rover Sojourner further fueled our desire for exploration as we envisaged its potential impact on interplanetary research. The United States' unwavering commitment to exploring Mars materialized in awe-inspiring artwork depicting their endeavors. The launch of the Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft C018 / 1863 and C018 / 1858 marked significant milestones in our quest for answers beyond Earth's boundaries. Amidst anticipation and excitement, Curiosity rover emerged onto the scene – a testament to human ingenuity and determination. Its presence resonated through captivating artwork that showcased its prowess amidst vast Martian landscapes (C014 / 1260). With each subsequent launch - be it C018 / 1867 or C018 / 1866 - we pushed past limitations while embracing uncertainty; driven by an unyielding spirit of exploration. Artwork like F006 / 9860 served as a reminder that there is still so much left undiscovered on this distant celestial body. Through these ventures into space, we have come one step closer to deciphering ancient mysteries etched upon Martian soil.