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In 1971-72, Mariner 9 photographed ~80% of Mars’ surface from orbit, revealing ancient river beds, craters, extinct volcanoes, canyons, layered polar deposits, wind-driven sediments, weather fronts, ice clouds, dust storms & fogs. It renewed hope of past life on Mars. It’s still orbiting Mars today.


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