Viking 1

Robotic spacecraft sent to Mars

Viking 1 is the first of two spacecraft, along with Viking 2, each consisting of an orbiter and a lander, sent to Mars as part of NASA's Viking program. The lander touched down on Mars on July 20, 1976, the first successful Mars lander in history.

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What it is

Lander

Agency

NASA

Landed on Mars

1976

Landing site

Viking 1 · 22.27°N 47.95°W