Video : First successful photos and soil samples from Mars

20-Jul-1976
United States of America
Space Exploration
Mars Missions
Astrobiology
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Artist's impression of the Viking Orbiter spacecraft. Artist's description: "The Viking Orbiter spacecraft releases the aeroshell clad lander near the 'high point' of it's orbit around Mars. The planet is shown based on Mariner 9 photography, oriented as it should appear during separation. Oil on canvas panel for NASA Headquarters."
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| Artist: Don Davis | Credit: Donald Davis' official site.
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