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Viking mulls landing site as Mars probe nears touchdown
Viking scientists study multiple potential landing zones near Chryse Phoenicia as they prepare for a July 21 to July 22 touchdown. Officials weigh northwest area against alternative A2 Tritonis Lacus and the original Al site while Viking 2 heads for August arrival and September 4 landing.
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Richard Saltus
Pasadena
Calif
Viking
Mars
Harold Masursky
Masursky
Viking 1
Chryse Phoenicia
Jim Martin
Jet Propulsion Laboratory