Mars Comes Close
- Episode aired Aug 18, 1971
Mars is at its closest to earth since 1956. American and Russian probes are on their way to map it and send back scientific data. Patrick discusses the ambitious Viking mission, now in plann... Read allMars is at its closest to earth since 1956. American and Russian probes are on their way to map it and send back scientific data. Patrick discusses the ambitious Viking mission, now in planning to land a space craft on the planet in 1975.Mars is at its closest to earth since 1956. American and Russian probes are on their way to map it and send back scientific data. Patrick discusses the ambitious Viking mission, now in planning to land a space craft on the planet in 1975.