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, 04:00 PM
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I've read somewhere that the orbit of Mariner 9 would not decay for at least 50 years, so it will be around 2030 when the spacecraft might enter the thin Martian atmosphere? (maybe to celebrate the first humans on Mars mission
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PhilCo126 Mariner Mars 1971 ( First orbiter Mariner 9 ) Apr 27 2008, 03:32 PM
nprev Mariner 9 was actually my first real induction int... Apr 27 2008, 10:27 PM
tedstryk Mariner-9 was the first planetary probe that remin... Apr 28 2008, 01:08 AM PhilCo126 Well, Mariner 9 will surely be remembered for its ... Apr 28 2008, 03:57 PM Decepticon Phil do you have any more of those global images o... Apr 28 2008, 04:42 PM tedstryk QUOTE (Decepticon @ Apr 28 2008, 04:42 PM... Apr 28 2008, 04:47 PM PhilCo126 4 years ago I prepared a series of articles on the... Apr 28 2008, 06:04 PM PhilCo126 Just some additional information; the above photo ... Apr 28 2008, 06:16 PM climber Great souvenirs to me too. I whish internet and UM... Apr 28 2008, 06:20 PM nprev Incredible. If I'm not mistaken, Mariner 9 rep... Apr 28 2008, 06:28 PM PhilCo126 That's correct, Mars was the first "other... Apr 28 2008, 06:53 PM nprev The first of dozens...then someday thousands...fin... Apr 28 2008, 08:35 PM machi We have 40th anniversary of Mariner 9 orbiter, so ... Dec 9 2011, 06:27 PM Mr Valiant The colour looks to be spot on. Have only seen a f... Dec 10 2011, 02:19 AM |
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