Historical Events tagged with "venera9"
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Venera 9 Successfully Lands on Venus
The Soviet uncrewed spacecraft Venera 9 achieved a historic milestone by landing on the surface of Venus. Launched earlier, Venera 9 transmitted data back to Earth, revealing crucial information about Venus' atmosphere and surface conditions. It was the first spacecraft to send back images from the planet, allowing scientists to study its features and environment directly. This mission marked a significant advancement in planetary exploration and emphasized the Soviet space program's capabilities in the early stages of exploring our solar system.
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