Mariner IV support at Tidbinbilla
The first spacecraft to encounter Mars
The first mission to fly past the planet Mars was supported by three stations in Australia for maximum coverage of the first-ever encounter.
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Download an 11MB PDF version of this Mariner 4 story, with additional material – much thanks to Glen Nagle. Produced June 2025. Ideal for printing, or viewing on a tablet. For best results, save the PDF to your device, and then the audio and other links will open separately in your web browser. |