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Sedimentary geomorphology of the Mars Pathfinder Landing SiteThe first landing on Mars in over 20 years will take place July 4, 1997, near te mouth of the Ares Vallis outflow channel located in southeastern Chryse Planitia. Mars Pathfinder, unlike Viking 1, is expected to land on a surface that has a distinct and unambiguous fluvial signature.
Document ID
20060035637
Document Type
Preprint (Draft being sent to journal)
External Source(s)
hdl:2014/22730
Authors
Rice, James W., Jr.
Parker, Timothy Jay
Date Acquired
August 23, 2013
Publication Date
October 3, 1997
Subject Category
Lunar and Planetary Science and Exploration
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
landing site Mars Pathfinder Viking 1