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Mars Global Surveyor
Delta II 7925United States Air ForceSpace Launch Complex 17A
Thursday, November 7, 1996 · 05:00 PM UTCAdd to Calendar
This mission is complete.
Mission Brief
The Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) is designed to orbit Mars over a two year period and collect data on the surface morphology, topography, composition, gravity, atmospheric dynamics, and magnetic field. This data will be used to investigate the surface processes, geology, distribution of material, internal properties, evolution of the magnetic field, and the weather and climate of Mars.
PayloadMars Global Surveyor
OrbitHeliocentric N/A
CustomerUnited States Air Force
Stages0
PadSpace Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Mission Timeline
14 / 14100%Site lock
Launch Site
Space Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
28.447°N, 80.565°W
Schedule History
No delays or schedule changes recorded.
