The news release describes the 1971 launches of Mariner 8 and 9 which were to be the first attempt by NASA to orbit another planet, Mars. Described are: (1) mission capsule; (2) planetary missions; (3) aiming zones; (4) the spacecraft; (5) scientific experiments to be performed; (6) Atlas Centaur launch vehicle; (7) launch operations; (8) tracking and data system and mission operations; and (9) Mariner Mars 71 team and subcontractors.


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    Title :

    Mariner Mars 1971: Press kit


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1971-04-30


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :




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