Monday, November 12, 2018

Venera 2, Soviet probe to Venus, launched 1965


Venera 2, the second probe of the Soviet space program to visit Venus, was launched November 12, 1965.  It made its closest flyby of Venus February 27, 1966, during which radio contact was suspended so the analytical instruments on board could do their job.  The Soviets were unable to regain contact with Venera 2 and was considered lost.


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