Space mission · NASA
Spirit (MER-A)
ExplorationCompletedLaunched 2003-06-10
Mission overview
Spirit was one of NASA's twin Mars Exploration Rovers, exploring Gusev crater.
Outcome & discoveries
Found mineral evidence of past water before becoming stuck in 2009.
Mission profile
Spacecraft
Knowledge connections
- Operated byNASA
- Part of programMars Exploration Program
- Mission targetMars
- Mission includesSpirit
Related missions
| Mission | Type | Agency | Launch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opportunity (MER-B)Mars | Rover | NASA | 2003-07-07 | Completed |
| Mars Science Laboratory (Curiosity)Mars | Rover | NASA | 2011-11-26 | Active |
| MAVENMars | Orbiter | NASA | 2013-11-18 | Active |
| Mars 2020 (Perseverance)Mars | Rover | NASA | 2020-07-30 | Active |
Sources
The primary and reference sources this topic draws on.
- NASA JPLJet Propulsion Laboratory / Solar System Dynamics
Orbital data, ephemerides, and small-body parameters for planets, asteroids, and comets.