Spirit
Landed on Mars January 4, 2004
115.3K
Total Photos
2,191
Sols on Mars
6
Cameras
June 10, 2003
Launch Date
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Cameras
Spirit is equipped with 6 cameras for scientific imaging and navigation.
PANCAM
Panoramic Camera
Panoramic Camera captures high-resolution color panoramas.
NAVCAM
Navigation Camera
Navigation Camera provides 3D terrain information.
FHAZ
Front Hazard Avoidance Camera
Front Hazard Avoidance Camera for obstacle detection.
MINITES
Miniature Thermal Emission Spectrometer (Mini-TES)
Miniature Thermal Emission Spectrometer imaging.
RHAZ
Rear Hazard Avoidance Camera
Rear Hazard Avoidance Camera for reverse driving.
ENTRY
Entry, Descent, and Landing Camera
Entry, Descent, and Landing camera.
Mission Timeline
Key milestones in the Spirit mission.
Launch
Launched aboard a Delta II rocket, twin to Opportunity.
Mars Landing
Landed in Gusev Crater, a possible ancient lake.
Found Volcanic Rock
Identified olivine-rich basalt, evidence of volcanic activity.
Reached Home Plate
Arrived at volcanic formation in Columbia Hills.
Silica Discovery
Found silica deposits indicating past hydrothermal activity.
Last Communication
Became stuck in sand. Last contact received.
Photo Activity
Daily photo counts across the mission, similar to a contribution graph.
Explore Spirit's Photos
Browse through 115.3K photos with advanced filters for sol, camera, and location.
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