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When was the first spacecraft to land on Venus launched?
Quick Answer
The Soviet Venera 7, the first successful Venus lander, was launched on 17 August 1970.
The Full Story
Venera 7 launched on 17 August 1970 and later made the first successful soft landing on Venus. It touched down on 15 December 1970 and transmitted data from the surface for about 23 minutes. This was the first time any spacecraft had sent information from another planet’s surface. Venera 7 proved that landing on Venus was possible despite its extreme heat and pressure.
Key Facts
1.launched 17 August 1970
2.landed 15 December 1970
3.transmitted for about 23 minutes
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