Mariner 4 was launched and traveled towards Mars. As the first deep space satellite to utilize the higher S-band frequency, it had more powerful uplink capabilities than in previous missions. Mariner 4 was also the first satellite to take the first up close pictures of another planet. Mariner 4 ceased transmitting in 1967.
Mariner 4 was launched and traveled towards Mars. As the first deep space satellite to utilize the higher S-band frequency, it had more powerful uplink capabilities than in previous missions. Mariner 4 was also the first satellite to take the first up close pictures of another planet. Mariner 4 ceased transmitting in 1967.
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