History from the side of those it happened to
Astronomy
| Date | Country | Category | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 November 1971 | United States | Astronomy | Mariner 9 enters orbit around Mars |
| 14 November 1971 | United States | Astronomy | Mars gains a robotic satellite |
| 14 November 1971 | United States | Astronomy | An orbiter prepares to map Mars |
| 14 November 1971 | United States | Astronomy | Planetary exploration moves beyond flybys |