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Mariner Mars 1971 ( Mariner Ix )
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post Jan 13 2006, 07:59 PM
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Just wanted to ask if anybody has a source giving the exact launch weight of the 1971 Mariner 9 spacecraft ?
Weblinks give a weight from 558 kg ( probably dry spacecraft without fuels nor upper stage adapter - launch vehicle interface ) to 1100 kg ( complete at launch )
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RNeuhaus
post Jan 16 2006, 03:48 PM
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Launch (Mariner 9): May 30, 1971
Arriving (Mariner 9): November 13, 1971

Travel time: 166 days : 5 months, 2 weeks & 2 days of transverse.

Masa: 998 kilograms (2200 libras)

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- PhilCo126   Mariner Mars 1971 ( Mariner Ix )   Jan 13 2006, 07:59 PM
- - BruceMoomaw   The 1100 kg figure is the correct one for the fuel...   Jan 14 2006, 01:34 AM
- - PhilCo126   Thanks Bruce, I have found the total fueled weight...   Jan 14 2006, 01:18 PM
- - RNeuhaus   Launch (Mariner 9): May 30, 1971 Arriving (Mariner...   Jan 16 2006, 03:48 PM

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