Historical Events tagged with "mariner program"
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Space Exploration
Mariner 1 spacecraft's erratic flight.
July 22nd, 1962 62 years ago
After being launched towards Venus, Mariner 1 began to veer off its intended trajectory just minutes after takeoff. The spacecraft's erratic flight path prompted immediate concerns from mission control, leading to the decision to destroy the vehicle. This incident highlighted the challenges of early space missions, particularly in the context of precision navigation. The mission aimed to gather important data about Venus.
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