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1971 · Soviet Space Program

Mars-3

successProton | Mars-3

Mars orbiter and lander

Overview

Date / time: May 28, 1971 at 03:26 PM UTC
Outcome: success
Launch site: 81/23 (81L)
Mission: Mars-3
Mission type: Robotic Exploration
Orbit achieved: Mars Orbit

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Payloads deployed · 2

MARS 3 DESCENT CRAFT