How the Soviets Put a Lander on Venus

2/19/2022

This blog post delves into the Soviet Union's successful mission of landing a spacecraft on Venus. It provides a detailed account of the various challenges and engineering feats involved in this pioneering venture. The article discusses the Venera program, which was launched in the 1960s and aimed to explore Venus. It highlights the technological advancements made by the Soviet Union, such as developing spacecraft capable of withstanding the extreme conditions on Venus, including high temperatures and atmospheric pressure. The author describes the strategies and instruments used in the Venera missions, shedding light on the remarkable achievements of the Soviet space program in studying our neighboring planet.

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