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Which planet was first visited by a spacecraft?
Quick Answer
Venus was the first planet visited by a spacecraft, when Mariner 2 flew past it in 1962. It was the first successful interplanetary mission.
The Full Story
NASA's Mariner 2 became the first spacecraft to successfully encounter another planet when it passed Venus on 14 December 1962. The mission confirmed that Venus was extremely hot and helped establish interplanetary exploration as a practical reality. This flyby marked a major moment in space history. Venus therefore holds a special place as the first planet reached by a human-made probe.
Key Facts
1.Mariner 2 flew past Venus in 1962
2.It was the first successful interplanetary mission
3.It confirmed Venus's extreme heat
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