An image of the Viking II lander. The symbol of the American bicentennial celebration from 1976 can be seen on the lander.

An image of the Viking II lander. The symbol of the American bicentennial celebration from 1976 can be seen on the lander.

An image of the Viking II lander. The symbol of the American bicentennial celebration from 1976 can be seen on the lander.

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