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December 12, 1962
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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As Mariner 2 nears Venus for a December 14, 1962 flyby, scientists at Jet Propulsion Laboratory anticipate groundbreaking data on the planet's temperature and surface, amid concerns of overheating. The probe, 709,114 miles from Venus, signals strong.
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Mariner 2 Will
Speed Past Venus
At Noon Friday
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- As the weekend approaches, and with it Mariner 2's Friday date to fly by the planet Venus, the builders of the spacecraft are not unlike youngsters anxiously awaiting Christmas.
Reason for the scientific anxiety is the possibility of new discoveries, coupled with the slight chance that Mariner still might fail from overheating.
Dr. William Pickering of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory at nearby Pasadena, where Mariner 2 was built, told a Los Angeles news conference yesterday that it may upset present concepts of what Venus is like.
If all goes well, the instrumented vehicle will speed past Venus at noon on Friday and will report back the planet's temperature, surface measurements and, if possible, data on the surface.
Radio Signal Good
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration said Mariner 2, launched Aug. 27, expected to pass within 20,000 miles of Venus Dec. 14, at 7 a.m. EST today was 34,021,722 miles from the earth and 709,114 miles from Venus.
The radio signal is good.
Speed Past Venus
At Noon Friday
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- As the weekend approaches, and with it Mariner 2's Friday date to fly by the planet Venus, the builders of the spacecraft are not unlike youngsters anxiously awaiting Christmas.
Reason for the scientific anxiety is the possibility of new discoveries, coupled with the slight chance that Mariner still might fail from overheating.
Dr. William Pickering of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory at nearby Pasadena, where Mariner 2 was built, told a Los Angeles news conference yesterday that it may upset present concepts of what Venus is like.
If all goes well, the instrumented vehicle will speed past Venus at noon on Friday and will report back the planet's temperature, surface measurements and, if possible, data on the surface.
Radio Signal Good
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration said Mariner 2, launched Aug. 27, expected to pass within 20,000 miles of Venus Dec. 14, at 7 a.m. EST today was 34,021,722 miles from the earth and 709,114 miles from Venus.
The radio signal is good.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Journey
Adventure
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Mariner 2
Venus Flyby
Spacecraft
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Scientific Discovery
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. William Pickering
Where did it happen?
Los Angeles, Pasadena
Story Details
Key Persons
Dr. William Pickering
Location
Los Angeles, Pasadena
Event Date
Dec. 14
Story Details
Mariner 2 spacecraft, built by Jet Propulsion Laboratory, is approaching Venus for a flyby at noon Friday, December 14, potentially revealing new data on the planet's temperature and surface, with a slight risk of failure due to overheating.