The Mars Pathfinder successfully landed on Mars on July 4, 1997, deploying the Sojourner rover to explore the Martian terrain. This mission, managed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, marked a significant achievement in the exploration of Mars, providing a wealth of data about the planet’s atmosphere, climate, and geology. The Pathfinder mission demonstrated innovative technologies, such as an airbag landing system, and reinvigorated scientific interest in Mars, paving the way for future missions to the Red Planet.
