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6 was launched from a Tyazheliy Sputnik (69-002C)
towards Venus to obtain atmospheric data.
The spacecraft was very similar to Venera
4 although it was of a stronger design.
When the atmosphere of Venus was
approached, a capsule weighing 405 kg was
jettisoned from the main spacecraft. This
capsule contained scientific instruments.
During descent towards the surface of
Venus, a parachute opened to slow the
rate of descent. For 51 min on May 17,
1969, while the capsule was suspended
from the parachute, data from the
Venusian atmosphere were returned. The
spacecraft also carried a medallion
bearing the coat of arms of the U.S.S.R.
and a bas-relief of V.I. Lenin to the
night side of Venus. |
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