Good launch trajectory for Mars Odyssey postpones first maneuver

Flight controllers for the 2001 Mars Odyssey decided its favorable launch trajectory means they can postpone the first maneuver to fine-tune the spacecraft's flight path. All systems on the spacecraft are in excellent health, NASA announced April 12. The Odyssey, which had a flawless launch on April...

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