Mariner 9 was the first spacecraft to orbit a planet on November 13, 1971.
A robotic spacecraft called Mariner 9 that was a component of NASA's Mariner programme made a significant contribution to the exploration of Mars. Mariner 9 was the first spacecraft to orbit a planet on November 13, 1971.
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