Viking_Orbiter_releasing_the_lander.jpg


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Object type painting
object_type QS:P31,Q3305213
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. "
Source/Photographer Donald Davis' official site .
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Released into the public domain

Licensing

Public domain This work has been released into the public domain by its author, Donald Davis . This applies worldwide.
In some countries this may not be legally possible; if so:
Donald Davis grants anyone the right to use this work for any purpose , without any conditions, unless such conditions are required by law.

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The spaceship Viking Orbiter sets the airborne lander near the highest point of its orbit around Mars.

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