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Phobos 2

Space Probe

Phobos 2 was the last space probe designed by the Soviet Union, built to explore the moons of Mars, Phobos and Deimos. It launched on July 12, 1988, alongside its twin probe Phobos 1, and entered orbit around Mars on January 29, 1989.

Facts
Spacecraft Type
Orbiter 2
Launch Date
1988-07-12 3
Status
Status (category)
Lost 1
Connections

Mission Of

Source Wikipedia, Phobos Program

Operated By

Source Wikipedia: Phobos 2
Sources
1. Phobos 2 (Wikipedia)
contact with Phobos 2 was lost...the spacecraft signal failed to be reacquired on 27 March 1989View the Source
2. Wikipedia: Phobos 2
  • Infobox, mission_type
    Orbiter
  • In Group: Mars Orbiters and Flyby Probes, Phobos 2 was the last space probe designed by the Soviet Union. It was designed to explore the moons of Mars, Phobos and Deimos. It was launched on 12 July 1988, and entered orbit on 29 January 1
  • Operated By: Soviet space program, Article text: operator
    was the last space probe designed by the Soviet Union
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3. Wikidata: Phobos 2
Wikidata Q2147975, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
Wikipedia, Phobos Program
  • Mission Of: Phobos Program, Article text
    Phobos 1 was launched on 7 July 1988, and Phobos 2 on 12 July 1988.
  • Part Of: Phobos Program, Article text
    Phobos 1 was launched on 7 July 1988, and Phobos 2 on 12 July 1988.
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