vil1_v_bw_o_TPMBK (101-KSC-75P-8, JAN 7, 1975)
"Viking Lander 1’s instrumentation and parachute pack are exposed after removal of its aeroshell cover in the KSC Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 (SAEF-2) today. The Lander is undergoing inspection, then will be thoroughly checked out prior to mating with an Orbiter that will arrive at KSC later. The first of the two Viking missions to Mars is scheduled for launch from KSC’s Complex 41, Cape Canaveral, no earlier than August 11. The second Viking will be launched no earlier than August 21.”
airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/camera-imager-vikin...
Credit: NASM website
vil1_v_bw_o_TPMBK (101-KSC-75P-8, JAN 7, 1975)
"Viking Lander 1’s instrumentation and parachute pack are exposed after removal of its aeroshell cover in the KSC Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 (SAEF-2) today. The Lander is undergoing inspection, then will be thoroughly checked out prior to mating with an Orbiter that will arrive at KSC later. The first of the two Viking missions to Mars is scheduled for launch from KSC’s Complex 41, Cape Canaveral, no earlier than August 11. The second Viking will be launched no earlier than August 21.”
airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/camera-imager-vikin...
Credit: NASM website