Mariner Mars 1971 ( First orbiter Mariner 9 ) |
Mariner Mars 1971 ( First orbiter Mariner 9 ) |
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Apr 27 2008, 03:32 PM
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The 998 kg Mariner 9 was launched on 30th May 1971 and arrived at the red planet on 14th November 1971 to become the first planetary orbiter:
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Guest_PhilCo126_* |
Apr 28 2008, 06:16 PM
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Just some additional information; the above photo shows Edwin Pounder and Elmer Christensen standing near a photo-mosaic globe. Note the features on the B&W globe!
Three great publications for those searching detailed information on the results of the 1971 Mariner IX mission: Mars : Through the eyes of Mariner 9 - The Face of Mars The Photomosaic Globe of Mars ( JPL-Caltech 1973 ) ( JPL 654 - 10-73 ) Journal of Geophysical Research (Planets) - Vol 78 N° 20 ( JGR 1973 ) |
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