Mariner 8 & 9 Mission (3 h 32 min, 8 mai 1971 ans – 11 h 25 min, 27 oct. 1972 ans)
Description:
The 3rd and final pair of spacecraft in the Mariner series designed for Mars exploration -- specifically, the orbit. Mariner 9 successfully reaches Mars and stays in its orbit for nearly a year, revealing Mars' true volcanic nature, great ancient riverbeds, and Mars' two moons.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
3 h 32 min, 8 mai 1971 ans
11 h 25 min, 27 oct. 1972 ans
~ 1 years and 5 months
