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United States · Science / Astronomy. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1965

Gary A. Flandro1965

Jet Propulsion Laboratory · Science / Astronomy

Identifies a rare outer-planet alignment that makes a multi-planet gravity-assist mission practical.

Names involved

Gary A. Flandro

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