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BYEMAN
post Jan 2 2023, 04:38 PM
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Ranger 3 prelaunch preparations with emphasis on the lunar capsule.

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Phil Stooke
post Jan 3 2023, 08:40 PM
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OK, so here are the Ranger 3 and 4 targets for 4 dates in the launch period for each mission. Each site allows for a vertical descent so the low resolution images would be nested. These early cameras were far less capable than the later (missions 6-9) Ranger camera systems.

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- BYEMAN   Ranger 3   Jan 2 2023, 04:38 PM
- - Phil Stooke   Very nice, thanks! And to extend the story,...   Jan 3 2023, 12:36 AM
- - Phil Stooke   Just noticed... the thread is titled Ranger 5 but ...   Jan 3 2023, 06:25 AM
|- - BYEMAN   QUOTE (Phil Stooke @ Jan 3 2023, 01:25 AM...   Jan 3 2023, 12:36 PM
- - Phil Stooke   OK, so here are the Ranger 3 and 4 targets for 4 d...   Jan 3 2023, 08:40 PM

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