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Mars Odyssey Lifts Off for Mars
NASA's Mars Odyssey spacecraft lifted off for Mars. It was launched to study the planet's geology and search for evidence of water. The mission was a crucial step in understanding the Red Planet's potential for past or present life. Mars Odyssey has since provided invaluable data about the Martian environment.
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Released on your day
Space pictures released on your month and day in other years, or a few days either side. Each one is sharp enough to print as a poster.
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The Earth on your day The Earth on 9 April 2001 · Pilbara, Western Australia See it as a poster -
Released on 9 April 2003 Really hot stars See it as a poster -
Released on 9 April 2012 Tight and bright See it as a poster -
Released on 9 April 2012 Blue Straggler Stars in Globular Cluster M53 See it as a poster -
Released on 9 April 2018 A colossal cluster See it as a poster -
Released on 9 April 2014 The planetary nebula Abell 33 captured using ESO's Very Large Telescope See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 9 APR 2001 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 9 APR 2001.
Questions about April 9, 2001
What space photo was released on April 9, 2001?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 9, 2001 was "Mars Odyssey Lifts Off for Mars". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on April 9, 2001?
A full moon, about 99% lit.
What day of the week was April 9, 2001?
April 9, 2001 was a Monday, day 99 of the 365 days in 2001.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on April 9, 2001?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
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