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In 1975, a Soviet Lander Survived Just 53 Minutes on Venus — But Captured the Planet’s First Photo Before Melting

Venus, often referred to as Earth’s twin, is one of the most hostile places in the solar system. Its thick atmosphere traps heat and makes the planet extremely hot, while high pressure crushes ...
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Soviet Probe Melted After Just 53 Minutes On Venus — But Not Before Sending Humanity Its First-Ever Photos

In 1975, the Soviet Union’s Venera 9 lander became the first spacecraft to transmit photographs from the surface of Venus, surviving only 53 minutes before succumbing to the planet’s extreme ...