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Mariner 10 was the first spacecraft sent to the planet Mercury; the first mission to explore two planets (Mercury and Venus) during a single mission; the first to return to its primary destination for another look; and the first to use a gravity assist to change its flight path.
- 55 Years Ago: Mariner 2 First to Venus - NASA
In 1962, Mariner 2 completed the first successful close-up...
- Mariner 2: First to Explore Another Planet - NASA Science
Mariner 2 flew by Venus on Dec. 14, 1962, becoming the...
- 55 Years Ago: Mariner 2 First to Venus - NASA
Between 1962 and late 1973, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) designed and built 10 robotic interplanetary probes named Mariner to explore the inner Solar System – visiting the planets Venus, Mars and Mercury for the first time, and returning to Venus and Mars for additional close observations.
Dec 3, 2012 · Mariner 2, which flew by Venus in 1962, was the first spacecraft to successfully fly by another planet. The mission not only taught NASA about Venus, but also how to operate a spacecraft far...
Dec 14, 2022 · On Dec. 14, 1962, Mariner 2 completed the first successful close-up observations of another planet when it flew by Venus. Managed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion.
Dec 14, 2017 · In 1962, Mariner 2 completed the first successful close-up observations of another planet when it flew by Venus. The spacecraft made a number of important scientific discoveries not only about the planet but also about interplanetary space during its transit.
Sep 24, 2018 · Mariner 2 flew by Venus on Dec. 14, 1962, becoming the world's first successful interplanetary spacecraft. In addition to being the first spacecraft to cruise interplanetary space, it also measured solar wind for the first time.
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Nov 3, 2016 · Mariner 10 was the first probe to visit Mercury, to use a gravitational slingshot maneuver, to hit up two planets in one mission, and to photograph Venus and Mercury up close.
