PIONEER 11 LIFTS OFF ABOARD AN ATLAS CENTAUR 30 LAUNCH VEHICLE FROM COMPLEX 36

[KSC-73P-0140]

  • Photo Number: KSC-73P-0140

  • Release Date: 05-Apr-1973

  • Keywords: PIONEER 11 SPACE PROBE,ATLAS CENTAUR LAUNCH VEHICLE,LAUNCHES
    • Description: Pioneer 11 began its long journey to Jupiter with launch by Atlas-Centaur 30 from Complex 36 at Cape Kennedy at 9:11 p.m. EST today. Pioneer 11 joins Pioneer 10 - launched by KSC's Unmanned Launch Operations Directorate 13 months ago - on man's first missions of exploration to the solar system's largest planet. Flight time to Jupiter is nearly two years. The Pioneer Program is managed by Ames Research Center.

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