Represents the Magellan Venus radar mapper spacecraft and inertial upper stage for authentic mission representation
Highlights secondary payloads such as MLE, FEA, and AMOS experiments for educational value
Showcases the first onboard computer replacement event for unique historical detail
Designed for display or collection, appealing to space and science enthusiasts
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Mission Highlights
The primary payload, a Magellan/Venus radar mapper spacecraft and attached Inertial Upper Stage (IUS), was deployed six hours, 14 minutes into flight. The IUS first and second stage fired as planned, boosting the Magellan spacecraft on a proper trajectory for a 15-month journey to Venus.
Secondary payloads were: Mesosca