July 4 is an important date not just for Americans celebrating their independence day, but for NASA too.
As Space.com pointed out, on July 4, NASA will officially hit 20 years of continuous broadcasting from Mars.
Robots and rovers like Pathfinder, Spirit, Opportunity, and Curiosity have allowed for nonstop coverage of the Red Planet for the past two decades, sending back images and data to Earth's scientists.
Of course, it's not just experts who've kept tabs on NASA's Mars coverage. Alien hunters, amateur astronomers, and others have enjoyed the perks of being able to virtually explore another world.
As Space.com pointed out, on July 4, NASA will officially hit 20 years of continuous broadcasting from Mars.
Robots and rovers like Pathfinder, Spirit, Opportunity, and Curiosity have allowed for nonstop coverage of the Red Planet for the past two decades, sending back images and data to Earth's scientists.
Of course, it's not just experts who've kept tabs on NASA's Mars coverage. Alien hunters, amateur astronomers, and others have enjoyed the perks of being able to virtually explore another world.