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Question

The first US Rover which reached Mars in the year 2004 was:

  1. Opportunity
  2. Pathfinder
  3. Probe
  4. Spirit

Answer:

Option D: Spirit

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Spirit”.

Spirit and Opportunity were twin rovers launched by NASA as part of the Mars Exploration Rover mission. Spirit landed on Mars on January 4, 2004, followed by Opportunity on January 25, 2004.