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Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is providing new information in unprecedented detail about the surface, subsurface, and atmosphere of Mars. This information has already helped Mars scientists and engineers characterize potential landing sites for other missions such as Phoenix and Mars Science Laboratory.
Goals:
How the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter contributes to meeting the four main science goals of the Mars Exploration Program:
Objectives:
Specific objectives that assist in meeting these goals:
For a description of how the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is collecting data in support of these goals and objectives, please see science instruments in the Mission Section or visit some of the instrument sites:
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