A History of the Deep Space Network 1957–1997

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Solar system distances
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A History of the Deep Space Network 1957–1997
Neptune
4,494 (2,786)

Pluto
Uranus 5,899 (3,657)
2,869 (1,779)

Mars
228 (141)

Saturn
1,426 (884)
Mercury
58 (36)
Earth
150 (93) Venus
108 (67) Jupiter
779 (483)

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A History of the Deep Space Network
1957–1997

Douglas J. Mudgway

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Office of External Relations
Washington, DC
2001