Mariner 2

Artist's illustration of Mariner 1 and Mariner 2 spacecraft, courtesy of

Mission Name

Mariner 2

Type of Mission

Flyby

Target Destination

Venus

Launch Date

27th August 1962

Arrival

Flew by Venus on 14th December 1962

Mission Status

Ended successfully - last communication received on 3rd January 1963

Current Location

In an orbit of the Sun

Mission Information

First successful attempt to reach another planet, measured Venus' high temperatures

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