Mstislav Vsevolodovich Keldysh27 March 1972
Venera 8 launches with instruments designed to study Venus's atmosphere, illumination and surface conditions.
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Venera 8 launches with instruments designed to study Venus's atmosphere, illumination and surface conditions.
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