Mariner 2

Mariner 2

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Diagrams

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  A diagram of Mariner 1 & 2 with her Atlas Agena B launcher
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  A diagram of Mariner 1 & 2
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  Trajectory
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  IR radiometer
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  Ionization chamber
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  Plasma probe
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  Plasma probe
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  Radiometric scans

Before launch

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  Mariner 2 in the systems checkout facility in Hangar A&E
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  Technicians attach the solar panels on Mariner 2
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  Final check of Mariner 2

Launch

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  Launch of Mariner 2, at Cape Canaveral
• Video of Mariner 2 launching, at Cape Canaveral

Mission's end

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  A long scroll of data from Venus
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  Kennedy receives Mariner 2 model

Others

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  Artist's impression