1971 ⟶ Mars 3 Launch

Mars 3 is launched.
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🚀 Pioneer 3 Launch

Pioneer 3 was launched.⟶
Pioneer 3 Launch (1958)
Space RaceNASASoviet UnionSatelliteExplorationTechnologyCold War

🚀 Soviet Union Launches Mars 1

The Soviet Union successfully launches Mars 1 with the intention of making a flyby of Mars.⟶
Space RaceUSSRMarsSpace ExplorationTechnologyCold WarScience

🚀 Venera 3 Launched

Venera 3 was launched.⟶
Venera 3 Launched (1965)
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🪐 Mars 3 Launch

Mars 3 is launched.⟶
Mars 3 Launch (1971)
Space RaceUSSRMarsPlanetary ExplorationTechnologyCold WarExploration

🪐 Mariner 9 Launched

Mariner 9 is launched.⟶
Mariner 9 Launched (1971)
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☄️ Mars 3 Lands on Mars (Briefly)

Mars 3 arrives in Mars orbit and deploys its lander. The lander is successful in becoming the first spacecraft to softly land on Mars but transmits for 20 seconds before losing contact.⟶
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