Mariner 7
Atlas SLV-3C Centaur
United States Air Force
Mission
Mariner 7
- Type: Robotic Exploration
- Orbit: Mars flyby
Mariner 6 and 7 comprised a dual-spacecraft mission to Mars, the sixth and seventh missions in the Mariner series of spacecraft used for planetary exploration in the flyby mode. The primary objectives of the missions were to study the surface and atmosphere of Mars during close flybys to establish the basis for future investigations, particularly those relevant to the search for extraterrestrial life, and to demonstrate and develop technologies required for future Mars missions and other long-duration missions far from the Sun.
Location
Launch Complex 36A
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
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Launch Complex 36A has witnessed the launch of 70 rockets, including 70 orbital launch attempts. While Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, has been the site for 1086 rocket launches.
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
Rocket
Convair Atlas SLV-3C Centaur
The Atlas-Centaur was a US expendable launch vehicle derived from the SM-65 Atlas D missile. Launches were conducted from Launch Complex 36 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
Agency
United States Air Force
The United States Air Force (USAF) is the air service branch of the United States Armed Forces, and is one of the eight uniformed services of the United States. Originally created on 1 August 1907, as a part of the United States Army Signal Corps, the USAF was established as a separate branch of the United States Armed Forces in 1947 with the enactment of the National Security Act of 1947.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the United States Air Force Atlas SLV-3C Centaur Mariner 7 launch scheduled?
The United States Air Force Atlas SLV-3C Centaur Mariner 7 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the United States Air Force Atlas SLV-3C Centaur Mariner 7 mission launch from?
The United States Air Force Atlas SLV-3C Centaur rocket launched from Launch Complex 36A at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA. Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
What rocket was used for the Mariner 7 mission?
The Mariner 7 mission launched aboard a United States Air Force Atlas SLV-3C Centaur rocket. The Atlas-Centaur was a US expendable launch vehicle derived from the SM-65 Atlas D missile. Launches were conducted from Launch Complex 36 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the United States Air Force Atlas SLV-3C Centaur Mariner 7 launch?
The United States Air Force Atlas SLV-3C Centaur Mariner 7 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the United States Air Force Atlas SLV-3C Centaur Mariner 7 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest United States Air Force Atlas SLV-3C Centaur launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Mariner 7 mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official United States Air Force live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.