Mariner 2
Mariner 2 was the P-38 / Mariner R-2 flight article launched on August 27, 1962. It survived solar-array and thermal problems, flew past Venus on December 14, measured the solar wind and the planet's hot cloud-covered environment, and remained in contact until January 3, 1963.
Identity
- Aliases
- Mariner IIP-38Mariner R-21962-041A
- Name
- Mariner 2
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- Mariner 2 was the P-38 / Mariner R-2 flight article launched on August 27, 1962. It survived solar-array and thermal problems, flew past Venus on December 14, measured the solar wind and the planet's hot cloud-covered environment, and remained in contact until January 3, 1963.
- First Flight Date
- 1962-08-27
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
Links
- Official Url
- https://science.nasa.gov/mission/mariner-2/
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- July 29, 2026 at 21:54:22 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 29, 2026 at 21:54:22 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1963-01-03
- Programs
- Vehicle Code
- P-38 / Mariner R-2