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JD Breen
Feb 25, 2022
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Ketchum, ID

February 25, 2022

Given what it attempted on Earth, it’s no surprise that the Soviet Union would have a natural interest in a “Red” planet.

After launching Sputnik in 1957, the Soviets sent several forays toward Mars. None were successful. But the effort spurred others, including the NASA Mariner 3 expedition, which also fell short.

After a seri…

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