The Space Probes I: 3. Mariner 1 (1962) - The failed Venus mission (USA)

3. Mariner 1 (1962) - The failed Venus mission (USA)

Verse 1:
In the early days of space, with dreams so high,
Mariner 1 set its sights on Venus in the sky.
A mission of hope, of science and light,
But the journey was fraught, and vanished from sight.

Chorus:
Ambition soared, yet fate was cruel,
Mariner 1, a lesson, a school.
In the void of space, where hopes collide,
A setback taught us, with stars as our guide.

Verse 2:
Guidance failed, and systems broke,
A tale of triumph, dashed in smoke.
But every fall, a lesson learned,
A spark of knowledge, from failure burned.

Chorus:
Ambition soared, yet fate was cruel,
Mariner 1, a lesson, a school.
In the void of space, where hopes collide,
A setback taught us, with stars as our guide.

Bridge:
From the ashes of defeat, we rise anew,
With each misstep, our resolve grew.
To Venus still, our eyes remain,
For in the heart of failure, we find our gain.

Chorus:
Ambition soared, yet fate was cruel,
Mariner 1, a lesson, a school.
In the void of space, where hopes collide,
A setback taught us, with stars as our guide.

Outro:
Mariner 1, your legacy,
In every launch, we see the key.
To reach the stars, to understand,
The quest for knowledge, bold and grand.
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Concept and Lyrics: Cathy and the Dreamer
Music produced by Cathy and the Dreamer and Suno-AI
Artwork Concept and Design: Cathy and the Dreamer
Venus and Mariner 2-images: Courtesy NASA/JPL-Caltech.
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