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The Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) was a NASA mission launched on November 7, 1996, to study Mars from orbit. It was part of NASA’s Mars Exploration Program and aimed to conduct comprehensive observations of the Martian atmosphere, surface, and interior. MGS was equipped with several scientific instruments, including a camera, a laser altimeter, a magnetometer, and a thermal emission spectrometer, which provided high-resolution images, topographical maps, and detailed data about the planet’s climate and geology. The mission was highly successful, mapping the entire Martian surface and making significant discoveries such as evidence of ancient water flows, the presence of magnetic fields, and detailed surface features. The mission concluded in November 2006 after nearly a decade of groundbreaking exploration, significantly enhancing our understanding of Mars and paving the way for future missions.