Mars 2

Soviet Mars probe

Spacecraftspace probe artificial satelliteQ247305

Also known as M-71 No. 171

Launched: May 19, 1971
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1.Stated in Jonathan's Space Report
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Landed: November 27, 1971
Operator: Soviet Union
Manufacturer: S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia
Launch vehicle: Proton-K
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Start point: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/24
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The Mars 2 was an uncrewed space probe of the Mars program, a series of uncrewed Mars landers and orbiters launched by the Soviet Union beginning 19 May 1971.

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Country: Soviet Union
Location: Lunae Palus quadrangle
Significant event: rocket launch(May 19, 1971) location: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 81/24
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Location of landing: Hellas Planitia coordinates: 45.0000°S, 30.0000°W
Orbits: Mars(since 1971)
Service retirement: August 22, 1972

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