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Mars 6 was a Soviet robotic mission to Mars launched in 1973 and consisting of a spacecraft and a lander. The lander entered the Martian atmosphere and transmitted scientific measurements during its descent, including information about atmospheric conditions. Contact was lost before the surface mission could be completed, so Mars 6 is remembered chiefly for its partial descent data rather than a confirmed long-term surface operation.
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What was Mars 6?
Mars 6 was a Soviet robotic mission to Mars consisting of an orbiter spacecraft and a lander. It was launched in 1973 as part of the Soviet Union's Mars exploration program.
What did the Mars 6 lander measure?
During its descent through the Martian atmosphere, the lander transmitted scientific measurements about atmospheric conditions. This made Mars 6 useful even though it did not complete a long surface mission.
Did Mars 6 successfully land on Mars?
The lander entered the Martian atmosphere and transmitted data during descent, but contact was lost before a confirmed working surface mission could be established. It is therefore best known for its descent measurements rather than a sustained landing operation.
When was Mars 6 launched?
Mars 6 was launched in 1973 as part of the Soviet Mars mission series. The mission belongs to the period before the later successful Viking landings of 1976.
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