Pioneer 10 - Wikipedia
WebPioneer 10 (originally designated Pioneer F) is a NASA space probe launched in 1972 that completed the first mission to the planet Jupiter. Pioneer 10 became the first of five planetary probes and 11 artificial objects to achieve …
Pioneer 10 - NASA Science
WebPioneer 10 was NASA's first mission to the outer planets. The mission was a spectacular success and the spacecraft notched a series of firsts unmatched by any other robotic spacecraft to date. Originally designed for a 21-month mission to fly by Jupiter, Pioneer 10 lasted more than 30 years.
Pioneer 10: It's been 50 years since NASA targeted Jupiter and …
WebMar 2, 2022 · Pioneer 10: It’s been 50 years since NASA targeted Jupiter and beyond. The quarter-ton, car-sized Pioneer 10 probe was NASA's first foray into the outer solar system, revolutionizing our...
50 Years Ago: Pioneer 10 Launches to Explore Jupiter - NASA
WebMar 2, 2022 · John Uri. Johnson Space Center. Mar 02, 2022. Article. Pioneer 10 began its unprecedented multi-year journey from Earth on March 2, 1972. Managed by NASA’s Ames Research Center (ARC) in California’s Silicon Valley, it was the first spacecraft designed to travel beyond the orbit of Mars.
45 Years Ago, Pioneer 10 First to Explore Jupiter - NASA
WebDec 3, 2018 · Built by TRW Systems in Redondo Beach, California, and managed by NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley, California, Pioneer 10 was the first spacecraft to explore the solar system’s largest planet Jupiter.
Pioneer 10, the Pioneer Plaque & the Pioneer Anomaly | Space
WebSep 18, 2012 · Pioneer 10 was a breakthrough mission, accomplishing several firsts among spacecraft. It was the first to fly beyond Mars, the first to fly through the asteroid belt, first to swing by the...
Pioneer 10 at Jupiter - NASA Science
WebLaunched on Mar. 2, 1972, Pioneer 10 was the first spacecraft to travel through the asteroid belt, and the first spacecraft to make direct observations and obtain close-up images of Jupiter. Pioneer 10 passed within 81,000 miles of …
Pioneer 10 Sends Last Signal - NASA Science
WebMar 23, 2003 · After more than 30 years, it appears the venerable Pioneer 10 spacecraft has sent its last signal to Earth. Pioneer's last, very weak signal was received on 23 January 2003. NASA engineers report that Pioneer 10's radioisotope power source has decayed, and it may not have enough power to send additional transmissions to Earth.
45 Years Ago, Pioneer 10 Became the First Spacecraft to Pass
WebFeb 15, 2018. Image Article. On Feb. 15, 1973, Pioneer 10 was the first spacecraft to pass through the asteroid belt located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
Pioneer 10 and 11, outer solar system… | The Planetary Society
WebHighlights. NASA’s Pioneer 10 mission launched on March 2, 1972, followed by Pioneer 11 on April 5, 1973. Pioneer 10 is credited with being the first spacecraft to traverse the asteroid belt and fly by Jupiter. Pioneer 11 was the first probe to do a flyby of Saturn. Pioneer 11’s mission ended in 1995.
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