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Venera

Venera is explored here through 5 archived missions, from Venera 4 through Venera 15 / 16, with the program’s spacecraft, people, milestones, and source-backed history connected along the way.

Missions: 5
People: 0
Vehicles: 5

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Venera science and payloads

The instruments, experiments, destinations, and scientific purpose connected to each robotic mission.

Robotic atmospheric probeVenera 4Venus

Robotic spacecraft: Venera 4 spacecraft
Destination: Venus

Open science record →Robotic spacecraft missionVenera 7Venus

Robotic spacecraft: Venera 7
Destination: Venus

Open science record →Robotic Venus orbiter and landerVenera 9Venus

Robotic spacecraft: Venera 9 spacecraft
Destination: Venus

Open science record →Robotic Venus landerVenera 13Venus

Robotic spacecraft: Venera 13 spacecraft
Destination: Venus

Open science record →Twin robotic Venus orbitersVenera 15 / 16Venus

Robotic spacecraft: Venera 15 / 16 spacecraft
Destination: Venus

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