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Mariner

Mariner refers to a series of NASA robotic interplanetary probes launched in the 1960s, beginning with Mariner 2, which conducted the first successful flyby of another planet, Venus. The name is also used by Mariner Logistics, a freight brokerage company.

Why it’s in the news: The name is in the news due to historical anniversaries of NASA's Mariner 2 mission to Venus.

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  • On this day in space! Sept. 4, 1962: NASA's Mariner 2 spacecrafts performs the 1st-ever maneuver in deep space so it could reach Venus
  • On this day in space! Aug. 27, 1962: NASA launches Mariner 2 to Venus for ambitious flyby
  • Mariner Logistics taps Flock Freight veteran as CEO

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