NASA-printed "Mariner Mars 1969 Launches press release, 8 x 10.5, 56 pages, dated February 14, 1969. Issued as no. 69-26, the release details the launch of F and G, two 900-pound Mariner spacecraft set to lift off from pads 36A and 36B at Cape Kennedy on fly-by missions to Mars during a period beginning February 24, 1969, with expected Mars arrival dates of July 31 for F, and August 5 for G, stating that Mariner F will make an equatorial pass over the Mars surface and Mariner G is scheduled for a polar pass five days later. The flights are not designed to determine if life exists on Mars, but rather to help establish whether or not the Martian environment is suitable for life. The release offers a mission profile, details on scientific experiments, various images and diagrams, and extensive information relating to the flight sequence. Also included is a laminated John F. Kennedy Space Center pass, 3.75 x 2.5, granting access for "Mariner Mars F," and issued to "J. W. King," with the pass stamped: "13." In overall fine condition. From the personal collection of Jack King, who served as the Kennedy Space Center Chief of Public Information during projects Mercury, Gemini and Apollo. King provided public announcements and commentary for several of the mission launches, including the announcement of the Apollo 11 launch, which earned him the nickname ‘Voice of Apollo.’ Originating from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a portion of the proceeds for the sale of this item will be donated to the ASF.
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