Mariner 8 & 9 Mission (3 ч 32 мин, 8 май 1971 г. – 11 ч 25 мин, 27 окт 1972 г.)
Описание:
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.
Добавлено на ленту времени:
Дата:
3 ч 32 мин, 8 май 1971 г.
11 ч 25 мин, 27 окт 1972 г.
~ 1 years and 5 months