<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">NASA’s Mariner 4 captured the first-ever close-up image of Mars in 1965.Advances in imaging led to remarkable discoveries, including Viking 1's historic landing.From Spirit and Opportunity to Curiosity and Perseverance, NASA continues to explore Mars.Future missions promise even more groundbreaking discoveries and advancements in planetary exploration.Discover how NASA's imaging technology revolutionized our understanding of the Red Planet.