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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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
PhilCo126 I've read somewhere that the orbit of Mariner ... Apr 28 2008, 04:00 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
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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