Pioneer Venus North Probe
Pioneer Venus North Probe was one of three identical Small Probe flight articles. Released on November 20, 1978, it followed a ballistic path into the northern Venusian atmosphere and transmitted through its 53-minute descent until surface impact at 19:42:40 UTC on December 9.
Identity
- Aliases
- Pioneer Venus Small Probe (North)North Probe1978-078E
- Name
- Pioneer Venus North Probe
- Status
- destroyed
Details
- Description
- Pioneer Venus North Probe was one of three identical Small Probe flight articles. Released on November 20, 1978, it followed a ballistic path into the northern Venusian atmosphere and transmitted through its 53-minute descent until surface impact at 19:42:40 UTC on December 9.
- First Flight Date
- 1978-08-08
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 29, 2026 at 23:53:04 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 29, 2026 at 23:53:04 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1978-12-09
- Programs