NASA NTRS · 19720017212
Mariner Mars 1971: Press kit
Abstract
The news release describes the 1971 launches of Mariner 8 and 9 which were to be the first attempt by NASA to orbit another planet, Mars. Described are: (1) mission capsule; (2) planetary missions; (3) aiming zones; (4) the spacecraft; (5) scientific experiments to be performed; (6) Atlas Centaur launch vehicle; (7) launch operations; (8) tracking and data system and mission operations; and (9) Mariner Mars 71 team and subcontractors.
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Mittauer, R. T.. 1971-04-30. Mariner Mars 1971: Press kit. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19720017212
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