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Mariner 8

Atlas SLV-3C CentaurUnited States Air ForceLaunch Complex 36A
Sunday, May 9, 1971 · 01:11 AM UTC

This mission is complete.

Mission Brief

Mars orbiter designed to map 70% of the Martian surface and study temporal changes in the Martian atmosphere and surface.

PayloadMariner 8
OrbitMars Orbit
CustomerUnited States Air Force
Stages2
PadLaunch Complex 36A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Mission Timeline

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Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Launch Complex 36A

Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Global range
SITE LOCK
Latitude
28.471°N
Longitude
80.542°W

Range Weather

Launch commit criteria

Clear
Watch
TrackingNo active constraints
Weather Rules

Tracking no weather issues at this time.

Primary concern
No weather issues
Rule count
0
Temperature
Not reported
Surface wind
Not reported
Window

01:11 AM UTC - 01:11 AM UTC

Vehicle

Atlas SLV-3C Centaur

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Height59.7 m
LEO Payload18,850 kg
Launches1,078
Successes972

Provider

United States Air Force

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Schedule History

No meaningful launch-time or status changes recorded.