Mariner 5
Mariner 5
Originally built as a backup to the Mariner 4 spacecraft, which successfully journeyed to Mars in 1965, Mariner 5 was modified to fly by Venus and collect data on the planet's atmosphere, radiation and magnetic field.
Mission Statistics
Launch Date
June 14, 1967
Type
Flyby SpacecraftTarget
VenusStatus
PastAbout the mission
Originally built as a backup to the Mariner 4 spacecraft, which successfully journeyed to Mars in 1965, Mariner 5 was modified to fly by Venus and collect data on the planet's atmosphere, radiation and magnetic field.
The spacecraft's flight path following its Venus encounter brought it closer to the sun than any previous mission.
Instruments
- Two-frequency beacon receiver
- Interplanetary ion plasma probe
- Trapped radiation detector
- Helium magnetometer
- Ultraviolet photometer