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During 1965 through January 1966, several significant Soviet unmanned scientific missions were launched. Five of the missions will be covered in this episode. We will begin with the Soviet Luna program.
Lunas 4-9 Model
Luna lander
Luna 9 Mock-up
Luna 5 Impact point.
Luna 8 Impact point.
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Mariner 4’s primary objective was to conduct closeup scientific observations of Mars and to transmit these observations to Earth. Additional goals included performing field and particle measurements in interplanetary space, and providing experience and knowledge of engineering capabilities for interplanetary flights of long duration…
Mariner 4
Launch on Atlas-Agena
Mariner 4’s Photo Path
Mariner Crater on Mars
Highland Craters
Mars Image given to President Johnson
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During the summer of 1962 final preparations were underway for the first U.S. attempt to reach another planet. The planet was Venus, Earth’s closest planetary neighbor. This first flight would be accomplished by the JPL built Mariner 2 spacecraft…
Diagram of Mariner
Mainer 2 Launch
Mariner 2
Rose Parade Float
By Dave
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