Historical Events tagged with "planetary exploration"

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Space Exploration

Launch of Pioneer 11 Spacecraft

April 6th, 1973 51 years ago

Pioneer 11 was launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on April 6, 1973, and became the first spacecraft to visit Jupiter. It conducted a flyby of the gas giant in 1974, gathering valuable scientific data about its atmosphere, magnetosphere, and moons. The mission was pivotal in gaining insights into the gas planets of our solar system and opened pathways for future exploration.

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Space Exploration

Soviet Union Launches Mars 2 Probe

May 19th, 1971 53 years ago

The Soviet Union successfully launched Mars 2, its first spacecraft directed towards Mars. The mission aimed to gather important data about the Martian atmosphere and surface. This spacecraft was part of a broader Soviet program to explore the planets, and it marked a significant step forward in interplanetary exploration. Mars 2 carried scientific instruments designed to analyze Martian conditions, paving the way for future missions. Its launch took place at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, a key site for Soviet space endeavors.

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Space Exploration

Soviet Venera 6 Sends Data from Venus

May 17th, 1969 55 years ago

On May 17, 1969, Venera 6, a Soviet space probe, descended into the atmosphere of Venus, successfully transmitting atmospheric data until its instruments were rendered inoperative due to extreme atmospheric pressure. It marked a significant achievement in space exploration, providing insights into Venus's dense atmosphere. Venera 6's data helped scientists understand the composition of Venus's atmosphere prior to being crushed, setting the stage for further exploration of the planet.

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Soviet Venera 5 Probe Lands on Venus

May 16th, 1969 55 years ago

Venera 5, a Soviet space probe, successfully landed on Venus, transmitting data about the planet's atmosphere and conditions. It marked a significant achievement in space exploration, providing valuable insights into Venus's harsh environment, including temperature and pressure measurements, before succumbing to the extreme conditions.

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