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Mariner 8
Mariner 8
(also known as Mariner H) had onboard systems identical to
Mariner 6
,
Mariner 7
, and
Mariner 9
. This vehicle was destroyed on launch due a failure of its
Atlas Centaur[?]
launch vehicle's autopilot.
Intended Mission: Mars Survey
Launched: 8 May 1971
Total Weight: 2200 pounds
See also:
Mariner program
,
Unmanned space missions
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