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Pioneer 5 (replica)

Launched March 11, 1960, explored the region between the orbits of Earth and Venus to map out interplanetary magnetic fields and cosmic radiation.

 

Seen at the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum's Udvar-Hazy Center, Washington D.C. Read all about it in the scientific tourist 357.

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Taken on March 25, 2015