On Aug. 12, 2005, NASA launched its Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) mission.
Source: [Space.com](https://www.space.com/space-exploration/missions/on-this-day-in-space-aug-12-2005-mars-reconnaissance-orbiter-launched)
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