Pioneer Spacecraft First Into The Asteroid Belt

Pioneer Spacecraft First Into The Asteroid Belt

Guest_PhilCo126_*	Jan 10 2006, 05:35 PM Post #16
Guests	Launch Pioneer 10 ( 02 March 1972 ) Pioneer 10 entered the Asteroidbelt in July 1972 and emerged in February 1973 ... passing safely as we know ... during 7 months ... Jupiter Flyby in November 1973. So we had Jovian flyby 7 months after passing Asteroid belt! Launch Pioneer 11 ( 05 April 1973 ) Pioneer 11 entered the Asteroidbelt in March 1974 and emerged in ??? ( September 1974 ) ... encountered Jupiter in December 1974. Already 3 months after it cleared the Asteroid belt ? ( went on for flyby of Saturn in August 1979 ) Does someone have exact dates for both Pioneers' milestones ? Best regards, Philip

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PhilCo126 Pioneer Spacecraft First Into The Asteroid Belt Jan 10 2006, 05:35 PM

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