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The Vikings are comingThe exploration of Mars with the aid of the two Viking landers is discussed. The probable landing date for Viking Lander 1 will be July 4, 1976, and for Lander 2 September 4, 1976. The criteria used in selecting the landing site are considered along with the procedure to be employed in the final approach of the lander to the planet and the touchdown. A description is given of the studies to be conducted by the lander, taking into account the search for life and the collection of meteorological and seismological data. Attention is also given to technical data concerning the spacecraft, details regarding the software, and the ground facilities on earth which are used for the Viking project.
Document ID
19760051352
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Spitzer, C. R.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, Va., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1976
Publication Information
Publication: IEEE Spectrum
Volume: 13
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Accession Number
76A34318
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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