Lander
Mars 2 Lander model at the Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics in Russia |
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| Operator | USSR |
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| Mission type | Lander |
| COSPAR ID | 1971-045F |
| Mass | 358 kg |
On November 27, 1971 due to on-board computer malfunction the lander entered the martian atmosphere incorrectly which resulted in crash-landing and loss of probe at 45°S 313°W / 45°S 313°W / -45; -313Coordinates: 45°S 313°W / 45°S 313°W / -45; -313
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