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Clementine Launched
At Vandenberg Air Force Base the Deep Space Program Science Experiment was launched. This experiment was better known as the Clementine satellite -
Clementine's Primary Mission
The primary purpose of the Clementine satellite was to study the technology developed for missiles by the Defense Department in the conditions of space. -
Clementine in Lunar Orbit
Clementine begins lunar orbit -
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Clementine Eyes the Moon
The Clementine Satellite was in lunar orbit during this time period. While it was in lunar orbit it took images and readings of the moon and sent them back to Nasa for future experiments and studys. -
Clementine Meeting with Asteroid 1620 Geographos Failed
The Clementine Satellite had a computer system malfunction at approximately 9:39 a.m. The satellite was planned to have an encounter with the asteroid 1620 Geographos, but the failure left the satellite spinning in space. -
Ice on the Moon
Information gathered regarding the Moon by the Clementine satellite confirms that there is ice present. The presence of ice allows for a potential manned moon base. -
Clementine goes on display at the Smithsonian
The Smithsonian Air & Space Museum places on display a replica of the Clementine Model. The model was donated by The Naval Research Laboratory
