Mariner 8
The launch of US Air Force Atlas-SLV3C Centaur-D took place on May 9, 1971, launching the Mariner 8 mission. The launch site was Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States. The payload should have been deployed in a Other orbit.
Damaged circuit board in Centaur resulted in control failure and engine shutdown at T+365 seconds.
Main info
Outcome:
Failed
Date and Time:
May 9, 1971 01:11 AM UTC (01:11 AM UTC)
Launch Site:
Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States
Operator:
US Air Force - Statistics
Vehicle:
Atlas-SLV3C Centaur-D
Primary Orbit Parameters
Orbit Type:
Other
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