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Which Mariner series of space probes was the first to visit another planet?
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∙ 13y ago
Mariner 10, launched on November 3, 1973, studied Mercury and Venus. After passing Venus in February, 1974, it did an extremely close fly-by of Mercury on March 29, 1974, passing within 437 miles (703 km) of the surface. It made two more flyby passes in September, 1974 and March, 1975. The third flyby was even closer than the first one, coming within 203 miles (327 km) of Mercury.
Unfortunately, the limited solar orbit of the probe meant that each of the three passes observed the same hemisphere of Mercury illuminated by the Sun. Only about 45% of the surface was photographically mapped.
The geography of Mercury will be extensively detailed by the new MESSENGER spacecraft, which has already flown by Mercury three times since its launch in 2004, and will begin orbiting the planet on March 18, 2011.
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∙ 13y agoThe Soviet probe Venera 9 entered orbit on October 22, 1975, becoming the first artificial satellite of Venus. It was loaded with cameras and spectrometers which returned information about the planet's atmosphere, as well as performing radar measurements of the surface. A descent vehicle separated from the satellite and landed.
It took the first pictures of the surface. So it was a mixture of both the Probe and the descent vehicle
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∙ 13y agoSuccessful Venus probe attempts include:
Venera 4, Venera 5, Venera 6, Pioneer Venus 2 (which passed Venus 4 times), Vega 1, and Vega 2.
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∙ 11y agoMariner 2 flew past Venus on December 14, 1962 becoming the world's first successful interplanetary mission.
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∙ 15y agothe mariner 2 in 1962.
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∙ 11y agomariner II
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∙ 13y agomariner 2
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Which of the Mariner Series of space probes was the first to visit venus?
Mariner 2
What did the mariner rockets or space mission do?
The mariner program was a series of launches by NASA in the 60's and 70's which took space probes to mercury, Venus and mars. These bought detailed pictures of the inner planets back to earth for the first time.
Who developed the Venera series probes?
The Venera series probes were developed by scientists and engineers in the Soviet Union. The name comes from the Russian word for Venus, which was to be their destination.
Have any missions visited Venus?
"Mariner 2" (USA) flew by in 1962. "Venera 7" (USSR) landed in 1970. There were several others, particularly more in the "Venera" series. More recently there was the "Magellan" orbiter and now the "Venus Express" orbiter.
6 What is the name of the series of space probes sent to Venus by the Soviet Union?
venera
Which of the mariner series of space probes was the first spacecraft to orbit another planet?
Mariner 9
Which of the Mariner Series of space probes was the first to visit venus?
Mariner 2
What series of space probes that photographed Mars?
Mariner
Which of the mariner series of space probes was the first spacecraft to visit mars?
Mariner 4 was the first ship to visit Mars.
What probe was sent to take pictures of Venus?
There have been many space probes to Venus. Here are a few important ones: * Mariner 10 (NASA) * The Venera series of probes (Roscosmos) * Magellan (NASA) * Venus Express (ESA) (check related link)
What did the mariner rockets or space mission do?
The mariner program was a series of launches by NASA in the 60's and 70's which took space probes to mercury, Venus and mars. These bought detailed pictures of the inner planets back to earth for the first time.
Who developed the Venera series probes?
The Venera series probes were developed by scientists and engineers in the Soviet Union. The name comes from the Russian word for Venus, which was to be their destination.
Which is the man made spacecraft far off Earth?
There have been a series of robotic probes to every planet in the solar system, and the two Voyager probes are approaching (or perhaps have just passed, we're not yet sure) the "edge" of our solar system. But no human has ever been further away than the Moon.
When measuring voltage do the probes need to be in series or parallel to the load?
Parralel
When measuring voltage the probes should be connected in?
can some one please tell me when measuring voltage the probes should be connected to sequence or series?
Have any missions visited Venus?
"Mariner 2" (USA) flew by in 1962. "Venera 7" (USSR) landed in 1970. There were several others, particularly more in the "Venera" series. More recently there was the "Magellan" orbiter and now the "Venus Express" orbiter.
What was Mariner 4s mission?
To take a series of photos of Mars and study the atmosphere.
