Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter
ActiveLaunched in 2005·Mars orbit — 250-316 km
A very high-resolution Mars orbiter (HiRISE). Acts as a radio relay for rovers and landers.
Main objectives
- Image Mars at very high resolution (HiRISE) for geology and landing sites.
- Serve as a radio relay for rovers and landers.
- Track the atmosphere and polar caps (CRISM, MARCI).
Did you know?
HiRISE photographs the Martian surface at 30 cm resolution from 300 km altitude.
Timeline
Aug 12, 2005
Launch
Atlas V.
Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter
