Dr. Cary Zeitlin (not pictured),
Principal Investigator for the Martian Radiation Environment Experiment
MARIE Instrument site Stephenie Lievense,
Mars Outreach Coordinator
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Since the 2001 Mars Odyssey orbiter arrived at Mars on October 23, 2001 we are learning what chemical elements (e.g., carbon, iron, etc.) and minerals are present at the planet's surface. Surprised scientists have found enormous quantities of buried treasure lying just under the surface of Mars -- enough water ice to fill Lake Michigan twice over. There are also tantalizing indications emerging from the thousands of infrared images already taken that Mars experienced a series of environmental changes during active geological periods in its history. Paving the way for future astronauts, Odyssey is also recording the Martian radiation environment to determine health risks for any future human explorers.
During and after its science mission, the Odyssey orbiter will also support other missions in the Mars Exploration program. It will provide the communications relay for U.S. and international landers, including the next mission in NASA's Mars Program, the Mars Exploration Rovers, to be launched in 2003. Scientists and engineers will also use Odyssey data to identify potential landing sites for future Mars missions.
Latest images from Mars Please visit the Odyssey web site at:
marsprogram.jpl.nasa.gov/odyssey
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Dr. Cary Zeitlin (not pictured),
Principal Investigator for the Martian Radiation Environment Experiment
MARIE Instrument site Stephenie Lievense,
Mars Outreach Coordinator
Biography Mars Education Participant Survey
We would greatly appreciate your feedback. Please fill out a
participant survey.
More Information
Since the 2001 Mars Odyssey orbiter arrived at Mars on October 23, 2001 we are learning what chemical elements (e.g., carbon, iron, etc.) and minerals are present at the planet's surface. Surprised scientists have found enormous quantities of buried treasure lying just under the surface of Mars -- enough water ice to fill Lake Michigan twice over. There are also tantalizing indications emerging from the thousands of infrared images already taken that Mars experienced a series of environmental changes during active geological periods in its history. Paving the way for future astronauts, Odyssey is also recording the Martian radiation environment to determine health risks for any future human explorers.
During and after its science mission, the Odyssey orbiter will also support other missions in the Mars Exploration program. It will provide the communications relay for U.S. and international landers, including the next mission in NASA's Mars Program, the Mars Exploration Rovers, to be launched in 2003. Scientists and engineers will also use Odyssey data to identify potential landing sites for future Mars missions.
Latest images from Mars Please visit the Odyssey web site at:
marsprogram.jpl.nasa.gov/odyssey Description
