Pioneer Venus Day Probe
Pioneer Venus Day Probe was one of three identical Small Probe flight articles. Released on November 20, 1978, it entered on the Venusian dayside, survived surface impact at 19:47:59 UTC on December 9, and continued transmitting for 67 minutes 37 seconds before heat, pressure, and power depletion ended contact.
Identity
- Aliases
- Pioneer Venus Small Probe (Day)Day Probe1978-078G
- Name
- Pioneer Venus Day Probe
- Status
- destroyed
Details
- Description
- Pioneer Venus Day Probe was one of three identical Small Probe flight articles. Released on November 20, 1978, it entered on the Venusian dayside, survived surface impact at 19:47:59 UTC on December 9, and continued transmitting for 67 minutes 37 seconds before heat, pressure, and power depletion ended contact.
- First Flight Date
- 1978-08-08
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 29, 2026 at 23:53:28 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 29, 2026 at 23:53:28 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1978-12-09
- Programs