Pioneer 10 Launch
NASA launches Pioneer 10 on the first mission intended to make close observations of Jupiter.
Role range: 1919-1991
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James C. Fletcher Biography and Timeline
Follow James C. Fletcher through 3 dated historical records for United States of America.
James C. Fletcher, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
3Distinct records
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1972–1973Years on this page
1972
Mariner Jupiter-Saturn Mission
Approves development of the Mariner Jupiter-Saturn project that becomes the Voyager program.
Role range: 1919-1991
1973
Pioneer 11 Launch
NASA launches Pioneer 11 toward Jupiter on a trajectory later extended to Saturn.
Role range: 1919-1991
Records, sources and methodology
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