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Viking 1

Coverage of Viking 1 in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 20 · 08:10 UTCMost recent: Jul 21 · 10:45 UTC
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  • SCIENCEJul 21 · 10:45 UTCTHE REGISTER
    Viking 1 landed on Mars 50 years ago

    Viking 1, part of NASA's Viking program, landed on Mars on July 20, 1976, after a launch in 1975. The mission conducted soil sampling and biological experiments, finding no definitive signs of life but noting enigmatic chemical activity. It operated until 1982, powered by a Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator.

  • SCIENCEJul 20 · 12:00 UTCSPACE.COM
    Did Viking 1 find life on Mars 50 years ago? Here's why the debate continues

    The article questions whether Viking 1 discovered life on Mars 50 years ago and explores why the debate remains unresolved. It highlights ongoing scientific discussions about the mission's findings.

  • SCIENCEJul 20 · 08:10 UTCWTOP DC
    Today in History: July 20, Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin walk on the moon

    On July 20, 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin 'Buzz' Aldrin became the first to walk on the moon via the Apollo 11 lunar module. The article also notes other historical events, including the 1976 Viking 1 Mars landing and the 2015 U.S.-Cuba diplomatic relations restoration.