Delta II | Mars Global Surveyor
Space Launch Complex 17A
Cape Canaveral, FL, USA
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Mars Global Surveyor
The Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) is designed to orbit Mars over a two year period and collect data on the surface morphology, topography, composition, gravity, atmospheric dynamics, and magnetic field. This data will be used to investigate the surface processes, geology, distribution of material, internal properties, evolution of the magnetic field, and the weather and climate of Mars.
Delta II 7925
Height 38.90 Meters
Max Stages 3
Mass To GTO 1840 kg
Liftoff Thrust 0 kN
Diameter 2.40 Meters
Mass To LEO 0 kg
Liftoff Mass 232 Tonnes
Launch Success 34
Consecutive Success 5
Maiden Flight 1990-11-26
Launch Failures 2
