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Venera 13 flyby bus

Venera 13 flyby bus was the carrier section of 4V-1M spacecraft No. 760. It transported the descent vehicle to Venus, relayed the lander transmission during the March 1, 1982 encounter, and continued into heliocentric orbit while measuring interplanetary space.

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4V-1M No. 760 busVenera-13 carrier bus
Name
Venera 13 flyby bus
Status
retired

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Description
Venera 13 flyby bus was the carrier section of 4V-1M spacecraft No. 760. It transported the descent vehicle to Venus, relayed the lander transmission during the March 1, 1982 encounter, and continued into heliocentric orbit while measuring interplanetary space.
First Flight Date
1981-10-30
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July 29, 2026 at 09:15:17 UTC
Updated Time
July 29, 2026 at 09:15:17 UTC

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Last Flight Date
1981-10-30
Vehicle Code
4V-1M No. 760 bus