Timeline of Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter

Transfer orbit from Earth to Mars. TCM-1 to TCM-4 denote the planned trajectory correction maneuvers.

Timeline for the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) lists the significant events of the launch, aerobraking, and transition phases as well as subsequent significant operational mission events; by date and brief description.

Launch and cruise timeline

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Orbital insertion/ Aerobraking timeline

First image of Mars from the HiRISE camera

Transition timeline

Mission events

References

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