Image: Viking Orbiter releasing the lander
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Description: Artist's impression of the Viking Orbiter spacecraft. Artist's description: "The Viking Orbiter spacecraft releases the aeroshell clad lander near the 'high point' of it's orbit around Mars. The planet is shown based on Mariner 9 photography, oriented as it should appear during separation. Oil on canvas panel for NASA Headquarters."
Title: Viking Orbiter releasing the lander
Credit: Donald Davis' official site.
Author: Don Davis
Permission: Released into the public domain
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