jul 20, 1976 - Viking 1 Successfully
Lands on Mars
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On July 20, 1976, Viking 1 became the first spacecraft to land successfully on Mars and execute its mission. It held the record for covering the longest Mars surface (of 2307 days) until the record was broken by Opportunity in 2010.
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The Exploration of Mars Through the Years
VIS 41 Project; Section A05
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