Mariner 9 papercraft

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40 years ago, on November 13, 1971, Mariner 9 became the first spacecraft to orbit another planet. During her one-year mission, Mariner 9 took over seven thousand images, covering 100% of the Martian surface, and unveiling never-before-seen features on the red planet, including Olympus Mons (the largest volcano in the Solar System), and Valles Marineris, which was named after the Spacecraft in its honor.

Forty years after launch, Mariner 9 remains in Mars orbit, her fuel having long run out. She will continue to orbit the red planet until sometime after 2022, when she is expected to burn up in atmosphere or smash into the Martian surface.