PIA05229: Reconstructing the Scene of Landing
Reconstructing the Scene of Landing
Target Name: Mars
Is a satellite of: Sol (our sun)
Mission: Mars Global Surveyor (MGS)
Mars Exploration Rover (MER)
Spacecraft: Mars Global Surveyor Orbiter
Opportunity
Instrument: Mars Orbiter Camera
Product Size: 1446 samples x 1084 lines
Produced By: Malin Space Science Systems
Producer ID: MOC2-631
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Figure 1

This map of the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity's new neighborhood at Meridiani Planum, Mars shows remnants of the rover's landing, including its lander; backshell and parachute; first bounce mark; and the site where its heat shield hit the surface (see inset for exact locations). The image was taken by a camera onboard the Mars Global Surveyor orbiter.

Image Credit:
NASA/JPL/MSSS

Image Addition Date:
2004-02-09