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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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