In pictures: Opportunity on Mars

1 of 7 The landscape of Opportunity's Meridiani Planum landing site is largely featureless apart from an outcrop of bedrock.

2 of 7 Unusual features just below the horizon could be the remains of a fossil dune being exposed by wind.

3 of 7 The drag marks made by Opportunity's airbags show the Martian soil has a very peculiar texture.

4 of 7 As Opportunity retracted its airbags, it left bizarre and distinctive imprints in the soil.

5 of 7 Back on Earth, project manager Pete Theisinger shows his delight as the first images arrive.

6 of 7 Payload principal investigator Steve Squyres celebrates as news of the successful landing reaches mission control.

7 of 7 California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (right) was on hand to congratulate the team.