1971 – Mariner 9 enters orbit around Mars.

Two years prior my company sub-contracted to Jet Propulsion Labs and I designed two circuit boards that were on board for a Mars flyby.

What was your profession in those days Carl?

Mike, I worked for "Litton Guidance and Control" back then as an electro-mechanical designer. We did cockpit guidance systems, the flight line test equipment and the factory test equipment.