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Mariner Spacecraft An artist's concept of Mariner 6 and 7 spacecraft series. Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech › Larger view |
Along with its twin Mariner 7 spacecraft, Mariner 6 was designed to make a close flyby of Mars to study the surface for signs of life and develop technology for future missions. It took 24 near-encounter photos showing a chaotic and heavily cratered surface as well as the dark features long seen from Earth.
The Mariner 6 spacecraft also had the objective of providing experience and data for the Mariner 7 encounter five days later.
- Imaging system
- Infrared spectrometer
- Infrared radiometer
- Ultraviolet spectrometer
- Conical radiometer
| Type: | Flyby |
| Status: | Past |
| Launch Date: | February 25, 1969 (01:29 UTC) |
| Launch Location: | Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida |
| Target: | Mars |
| Destination: | Mars |
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