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Mars 6 is launched from the USSR.

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Mars 6

Soviet flyby/lander mission to Mars (1973–1974)

Mars 6, also known as 3MP No.50P was a Soviet spacecraft launched to explore Mars. A 3MP bus spacecraft launched as part of the Mars program, it consisted of a lander, and a coast stage with instruments to study Mars as it flew past.
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