Today in Space History 05-20 - Pioneer Venus 1

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Channel: Raiz Space · 2015 · Gaming

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On May 20th, 1978, NASA launched Pioneer Venus 1, also known as the Pioneer Venus Orbiter, to investigate the nature of Venus ahead of the Pioneer Venus Multiprobe, which would send probes through the planet's atmosphere.

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