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Venera 9
First black and white photos from the surface of Venus.
Mission Overview
The lander survived for 53 minutes on the surface, sending back the first-ever images of the Venusian landscape.
Learning from History
"The photos showed sharp rocks, proving that erosion on Venus was different than expected."
Mission Specs
| Year | 1975 |
|---|---|
| Country | USSR |
| Type | Orbiter/Lander |
| Destination | Venus |
| Status | Success |
| Rocket | Proton-K |