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Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO)

Detailed Description

The mission of the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter was to search for evidence of long-standing bodies or flows water on Mars' surface, examine small-scale features in greater detail, and test telecommunications systems for use in future spacecrafts. Read more about the mission, instruments, and important discoveries at the JPL Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter website.

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