The mission of Pioneer 10 was one of the greatest breakthroughs in the exploration of space. It was launched to pass through our solar system and eventually head into interstellar space, bringing new knowledge about the existence of the asteroid belt, the atmosphere of Jupiter, and the concept of gravitational assist. It was launched on March 2, 1972, from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Its mass was about 258 kg (including fuel and instruments). The first goal was to cross the aste

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