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Viking

We have already discussed the Viking The next a
spacecraft in terms of the orbiters. NASA to
Remember, the Viking 1 & 2 spacecraft cam
consisted of both an orbiter and a lander. Unfortun
This image shows a model of what both
Viking 1 & 2 landers looked like. As you can Polar Land
see there are no wheels, but foot pads arrived a
instead. Remember, landers do not move. su
They are stationary. The robotic arm can be
seen extending away from the lander at the
right. Finally, a rather large communications
antenna can be seen at the top of the lander.

This image was taken in
morning and shows wha
scientists believe to be w
form of frost.
Both landers conducted
experiments designed to
possible signs of life. The
experiments, however, p
clear evidence for the pr
living microorganisms in
the landing sites.