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On this day in space! Aug. 12, 2005: Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter launched

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August 12, 2026 • 109 views
Original source: Space.com
On this day in space! Aug. 12, 2005: Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter launched

On Aug. 12, 2005, NASA launched its Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) mission.

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