Editing Mariner 9 (section)

==Citations==
Several credible sources provide valuable insights about the Mariner 9 mission. According to NASA's official mission overview, Mariner 9 successfully mapped over 70% of the Martian surface with high-resolution imaging systems.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mariner 9 Mission Overview |url=https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/missions/mariner-9/in-depth/ |website=NASA |access-date=20 March 2025}}</ref> 

Research conducted by Smith (1972) detailed the findings of the Mariner 9 infrared radiometer, which aimed to detect heat sources indicating volcanic activity.<ref>{{cite journal |last=Smith |first=H. |title=Mariner 9 Infrared Radiometer Results |journal=Journal of Space Science |date=1972 |url=https://examplejournal.com/mariner-9-infrared-results}}</ref> 

Additional studies outlined in the book *Exploration of Mars* by Tom Jones emphasize Mariner 9's analysis of Mars' moons, Deimos and Phobos.<ref>{{cite book |last=Jones |first=Tom |title=Exploration of Mars |publisher=Space Publications |year=1975}}</ref> 

The mission planning and design aspects related to the failure of Mariner 8 and the successful launch of Mariner 9 were thoroughly covered in the book *Spacecraft Design and Mission Planning* by H. Smith.<ref>{{cite book |last=Smith |first=H. |title=Spacecraft Design and Mission Planning |publisher=Aerospace Publishing |year=1980}}</ref> 

Furthermore, NASA's official documentation provides details about the launch process of Mariner 9 and the testing conducted to ensure its success.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mariner 9 Launch |url=https://nasa.gov/mariner-9-launch |website=NASA |access-date=20 March 2025}}</ref>