Historical Events tagged with "mariner9"
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Space Exploration
Mariner 9 Achieves Mars Orbit
November 14th, 1971 53 years ago
Mariner 9 successfully entered orbit around Mars, marking the first time a spacecraft orbited another planet. Launched by NASA, it arrived at Mars after a nearly 11-month journey. The orbiter's mission aimed to gather data on Mars' surface and atmosphere, contributing to our understanding of the planet's geology and potential for life. Notable images captured by Mariner 9 revealed Martian features such as volcanoes and canyons, sparking excitement and scientific interest worldwide.
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