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Ranger Moon photography satellites

97-747
Accession Number
97-747
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 350901004
Related Collection
Webb, James E. Papers
Keywords
Aerial photographs
Moon exploration
Space sciences
HST Keywords
National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Ranger C; Ranger D
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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Description
Washington -- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is preparing two spacecraft for launch on the final missions of the Ranger Moon photography program. The eighth and ninth Rangers, designated Rangers C and D, will be launched from Cape Kennedy, Florida, by Atlas Agena B launch vehicles. If successfully launched, they will be named Rangers VIII and IX. Objectives are to provide further scientific information on the Moon's surface as well as lunar topographical data in support of the Surveyor soft lander program and the Apollo manned landing program.
Date(s)
February 4, 1965