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Mission to Mars
In November 1964 the first spacecraft to go to Mars left Earth.
It was to send back the first photographs of the Red Planet.
Engineer John Casani designed the Mariner craft.
Photo: One of the images sent back by Mariner.
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By BBC World Service
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2020 ratings
In November 1964 the first spacecraft to go to Mars left Earth.
It was to send back the first photographs of the Red Planet.
Engineer John Casani designed the Mariner craft.
Photo: One of the images sent back by Mariner.
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