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When was the first probe sent to Venus?
Quick Answer
The Soviet Venera 1 was launched toward Venus on 12 February 1961.
The Full Story
Venera 1 launched on 12 February 1961 as the first spacecraft sent on a mission to Venus. Contact with the probe was lost before it reached the planet, but it marked the start of interplanetary exploration of Venus. Later Soviet Venera missions achieved flybys, landings, and surface measurements. Venera 1 showed how challenging deep-space communication could be.
Key Facts
1.Launch date: 12 February 1961
2.Mission: Venera 1
3.First probe launched toward Venus
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