Pictures of World History: July 1, 1997: "Pathfinder" and "sojourner" conquer Mars

25 years ago today, the US probe “Pathfinder” lands on Mars and releases the first so-called rover “Sojourner” onto the surface of the red planet. The mission is considered one of the most successful in NASA history.

25 years ago today, the US probe “Pathfinder” lands on Mars and releases the first so-called rover “Sojourner” onto the surface of the red planet. The mission is considered one of the most successful in NASA history.