Orbiters provide us global views of Mars as they circle above. Ask about Mars Global Surveyor, Mars Odyssey, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, and MAVEN in particular.
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How does the HiRISE camera compare to the Mars Orbiter Camera from Mars Global Surveyor?
The airbags on the Mars Pathfinder seemed like a really good idea to prevent damage to the vehicle. Why weren't they used more often? (And why not use a similar design to move around with less or no friction: a rover in a ball, until it finds a perfect
spot to work from, or even an inflatable balloon to relocate the rover if the wind is good or help out if the rover gets stuck? Crazy ideas.. but still..
Is there anything preventing an orbiter from littering Mars after its useful life span? Or will it burn up in the atmosphere?
