The United States, the Soviet Union, the European Space Agency, India and the United Arab Emirates have successfully sent spacecraft to enter Mars’ orbit. Both Spirit and Opportunity are part of NASA’s Mars Exploration Rover Mission. September 10, 2010 – Scientists release data from the Mars Phoenix Lander suggesting that water has been weathering Mars’ surface throughout history. September 24, 2014 – India’s Mars Orbiter Mission successfully enters Mars’ orbit, becoming the first nation to arrive on its first attempt, and the first Asian country to reach the Red Planet. The module, called Schiaparelli, is scheduled to enter Mars’ orbit and land on October 19, but it crashes when landing.