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This is an alphabetical list of named rocks (and meteorites) found on Mars, by mission. This list does not include Martian meteorites found on Earth.
Contents
- 1997 Sojourner rover Mars Pathfinder
- 2004 Spirit rover MER A
- 2004 Opportunity rover MER B
- 2008 Phoenix lander
- 2012 Curiosity rover Mars Science Laboratory
- References
Names for Mars rocks are largely unofficial designations used for ease of discussion purposes, as the International Astronomical Union's official Martian naming system declares that objects smaller than 100 m (330 ft) are not to be given official names. Because of this, some less significant rocks seen in photos returned by Mars rovers have been named more than once, and others have even had their names changed later due to conflicts or even matters of opinion. Often rocks are named after the children or family members of astronauts or NASA employees. The name "Jazzy", for example, was taken from a girl named "Jazzy" who grew up in Grand Junction, CO, USA. Her father worked for NASA and contributed to the findings and naming of the rocks.
Viking 1 Lander – July 20, 1976; Last Earth Contact – November 13, 1982.
Mars landing coordinates: 22.48°N 49.97°W / 22.48; -49.97 (Viking 1 lander)
Viking 2 Lander – September 3, 1976; Last Earth Contact – April 11, 1980.
Mars landing coordinates: 47.97°N 225.74°W / 47.97; -225.74 (Viking 2 lander)
(Raw Images - Camera/Sol and 1-JPL and 2-JPL + NASA Image Viewer.)
1997 – Sojourner rover (Mars Pathfinder)
Sojourner Rover – July 4, 1997; Last Earth Contact – September 27, 1997.
Mars landing coordinates: 19°7′48″N 33°13′12″W
(Raw Images - 1-Camera/Sol and 2-Camera/Sol and 3-Camera/Sol and 1-JPL and 2-JPL + NASA Image Viewer.)
2004 – Spirit rover (MER-A)
Spirit Rover – January 4, 2004; Last Earth Contact – May 25, 2011.
Mars landing coordinates: 14.5684°S 175.472636°E / -14.5684; 175.472636 (Spirit rover)
(Raw Images - Camera/Sol and JPL + NASA Image Viewer.)
2004 – Opportunity rover (MER-B)
Opportunity Rover – January 25, 2004; CURRENTLY ACTIVE.
Mars landing coordinates: 1.9462°S 354.4734°E / -1.9462; 354.4734 (Opportunity rover)
(Raw Images - Camera/Sol and JPL + NASA Image Viewer.)
2008 – Phoenix lander
Phoenix Lander – May 25, 2008; Last Earth Contact – November 10, 2008.
Mars landing coordinates: 68.22°N 125.7°W / 68.22; -125.7 (Phoenix lander)
(Raw Images - Camera/Sol and JPL + NASA Image Viewer.)
2012 – Curiosity rover (Mars Science Laboratory)
Curiosity Rover – August 6, 2012; CURRENTLY ACTIVE.
Mars landing coordinates: 4.5895°S 137.4417°E / -4.5895; 137.4417 (Curiosity rover) (4°35′31″S 137°26′25″E)
(Raw Images - Camera and Sol and 1-JPL and 2-JPL + NASA Image Viewer.)