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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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