Venera 9 Orbiter
Venera 9 Orbiter was the orbital bus of 4V-1 spacecraft No. 660. It entered Venus orbit on October 22, 1975, becoming the first spacecraft to orbit the planet, relayed data from the lander, and conducted ultraviolet imaging and other remote observations.
Identity
- Aliases
- 4V-1 No. 660 OrbiterVenera-9 Orbiter
- Name
- Venera 9 Orbiter
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- Venera 9 Orbiter was the orbital bus of 4V-1 spacecraft No. 660. It entered Venus orbit on October 22, 1975, becoming the first spacecraft to orbit the planet, relayed data from the lander, and conducted ultraviolet imaging and other remote observations.
- First Flight Date
- 1975-06-08
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 29, 2026 at 08:38:29 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 29, 2026 at 08:38:29 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1975-06-08
- Vehicle Code
- 4V-1 No. 660 Orbiter