A breathtaking view from the Mars Climate Orbiter's perspective during its launch on December 11th. Solid rocket boosters detach as the Earth's curvature and cloud cover become visible. The spacecraft embarked on a 9.5-month journey to Mars to study its atmosphere and serve as a communication relay.

Astronomy Picture from 24/12/1998

Mars Climate Orbiter Launches

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap981224.html


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