Model of Venera 9 Venus lander, Russian, 1975

Made:
1975 (original)
Model of Venera 9 Venus lander, Russian, 1975 Model of Venera 9 Venus lander, Russian, 1975

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Model of Venera 9 Venus lander, Russian, scale 1:48, original launched 8th June 1975.

This lander took the frst images ever from the surface of another planet. It transmitted for 53 minutes before failing due to the immense pressure and heat on the surface of Venus.

Details

Category:
Space Technology
Object Number:
1977-760
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) and paint
Measurements:
overall (hanging): 50 mm x x , 55 mm, .01kg
type:
planetary lander and model
credit:
Scale Models International