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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