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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1976

Page

3

Viking 1 lands on Mars site Chryse studied in orbit

Photos from Viking 1’s July 4 landing site at Chryse near a large valley were streamed to JPL. Geologists will use a six minute mosaic to assess surface composition hazards and water history while infrared data probe thermal properties and atmospheric moisture.

Pasadena Calif Viking 1 Space Jet Propulsion Laboratory Viking Earth Harold Masursky Viking Orbiter U.S. Geological Survey Chryse Mars

Soviets launch space laboratory Salyut 5

Tass announced the launch of Salyut 5 to conduct scientific and technical studies and improve station systems. The orbiting lab was functioning normally, circling Earth every 89 minutes. Western experts predicted crewed use eventual, noting Salyut 4’s prior manned missions and ongoing orbital activity.

Moscow Tass

Viking 1 Enters Mars Orbit In Precise Passes

In Pasadena scientists described the orbit insertion as hitting a moving target with the basket on a moving bus. Viking 1’s Mars orbit period was set at 24.660 hours and actual timing differed by 3.6 seconds. The closest approach altitude was 1,514 kilometers.

Pasadena Calif Los Angeles New York City Mars Viking

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