Mariner 3 & 4 Mission (21 h 29 min, 5 nov 1964 ans – 5 h 22 min, 14 juill. 1965 ans)
Description:
The voyage of twin spacecraft designed to be the first satellites to perform a fly-by on Mars. Mariner 4 successfully reaches Mars after an 8-month voyage and captures the first close-up photos. While the Mariner 4 wasn't expected to last much longer after its voyage, it ended up lasting another 3 years in solar orbit.
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
21 h 29 min, 5 nov 1964 ans
5 h 22 min, 14 juill. 1965 ans
~ 8 months