Venus 3 was made in the Soviet Union and launched on November 16, 1965. It was equipped with radio communication facilities, scientific instruments and power source units. It successfully landed on Venus and became the first spacecraft to land on other planets, but the communication system failed to send back any information.
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Commemorative items of Venus 3
Venus 3, launched on November 16, 1965, carried a 334kg lander and successfully entered orbit on December 16, 1965. On March 1, 1966, its lander was launched to Venus, but no data was returned. It is estimated that it was crashed during landing.It carries the national emblem of the Soviet Union and the Earth model. Venus 3 became the first man-made object to reach Venus.
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Affiliated organization: Soviet Union
Main manufacturer NPOAlmaz, VitalyShabanov Design Bureau
Satellite platform Venus 3
Task Type Flies Venus
Launched on November 12, 1965
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Launch vehicle Lightning launch vehicle serial number
Launch site Gagarin's StartSite1/5, Baikonur Space Launch Site