1975-08-20 launch

Viking 1 — launch

Category: Launches and Flight Tests › , type: Orbital launch

Mission: Viking 1

• Space transportation

Viking 1 is the first of two spacecraft, along with Viking 2, each consisting of an orbiter and a lander, sent to Mars as part of NASA's Viking program.

1976-06-19 orbital insertion

Viking 1 enters Mars orbit

Category: Mission Operations and Milestones › , type: Orbit insertion

Mission: Viking 1

Viking 1 entered orbit to prepare for its landing and study Mars.

1976-07-20 planetary landing

Viking 1 lands on Mars

Category: Mission Operations and Milestones › , type: Landing

Mission: Viking 1

Viking 1 began surface operations in Chryse Planitia.