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Panel Bolt from Mariner 6 Spacecraft - Second Man-Made Object Sent to Mars
Panel Bolt from Mariner 6 Spacecraft - Second Man-Made Object Sent to Mars
Panel Bolt from Mariner 6 Spacecraft - Second Man-Made Object Sent to Mars

Panel Bolt from Mariner 6 Spacecraft - Second Man-Made Object Sent to Mars

$ 462

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Theme: Astronauts & Space Travel
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Space Program: Other Space Travel
  • Year: 1969
  • Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

    Description

    MARS EXPLORATION
    .  Mariner 6 was launched to Mars on February 23, 1969, followed by Mariner 7 on March 27.  Mariner t encountered Mars on July 31, 1969 and Mariner 7 reached the planet four days later on August 4, 1969.  The spacecraft transmitted to Earth a combined total of 143 approach television pictures of the planet and 55 close-up pictures.  The first dual mission to Mars was the closest approach to the planet for both spacecraft at approximately 2,200 miles.
    RARE PROTECTIVE PANEL BOLT FROM MARINER 6, THE SECOND MAN-MADE OBJECT TO HAVE FLOWN TO MARS
    Protective panel bolt from the Mariner 6 spacecraft removed just prior to launch on February 23, 1969.  The bolt measures 0.75 inches in length and is displayed in its original framing with a photograph of the spacecraft and a description to an overall size of 15 by 12 inches.  We were unable to locate any relics from the second man-made object to have flown to Mars available for sale at auction in the past 25 years making the present bolt extremely rare and highly desirable.