MARINER 9 SPACE PROBE ATOP ATLAS CENTAUR UNDERGOES RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE TESTS

[KSC-71P-0371]

  • Photo Number: KSC-71P-0371

  • Release Date: 20-May-1971

  • Keywords: MARINER 9 SPACE PROBE,SPACE PROBE,ATLAS CENTAUR LAUNCH VEHICLE,LAUNCH COMPLEX 36B,TESTS,UMBILICAL TOWERS
    • Description: An Atlas-Centaur rocket undergoes radio frequency interference tests at Cape Kennedy's Complex 36B prior to launch to Mars. The spacecraft was launched on a five and one-half month journey to mars, where it will enter orbit and return data about that planet's surface and atmosphere. Launch took place at 6:23 p.m. EDT, May 30, 1971.

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