On this day in space! Nov. 1, 1962: The Soviet Union Launches Mars 1 spacecraft to Red Planet during the Space Race
On Nov. 1, 1962, the Soviet Union launched the Mars 1 spacecraft on a mission to fly by the Red Planet. While it did end up flying by Mars , the mission was not exactly a success. After it separated from the rocket, it deployed its solar panels and started cruising toward Mars. When missionContinue Reading











