Pioneer Venus Night Probe
Pioneer Venus Night Probe was one of three identical Small Probe flight articles. Released on November 20, 1978, it entered on the Venusian nightside and transmitted through descent and for about two seconds after surface impact at 19:52:05 UTC on December 9.
Identity
- Aliases
- Pioneer Venus Small Probe (Night)Night Probe1978-078F
- Name
- Pioneer Venus Night Probe
- Status
- destroyed
Details
- Description
- Pioneer Venus Night Probe was one of three identical Small Probe flight articles. Released on November 20, 1978, it entered on the Venusian nightside and transmitted through descent and for about two seconds after surface impact at 19:52:05 UTC on December 9.
- First Flight Date
- 1978-08-08
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 29, 2026 at 23:53:18 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 29, 2026 at 23:53:18 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1978-12-09
- Programs