The Soviets Landed on Venus And Destroyed 16 Spacecraft to Do It

Script written by Nathan Clarke Explore the surface of Venus through rare images captured by the Soviet Union. See the harsh, volcanic terrain of our neighbor. Between 1975 and 1982, the Soviet space program successfully landed probes on the surface of Venus. This footage provides a unique look at the atmosphere and rocky landscapes of a planet often called Earth's twin. While conditions on the planet are extreme, these historic photographs remain our most detailed visual records of the surface. This video is for space enthusiasts interested in planetary exploration history. You will see the actual Soviet Venus photos that reveal what lies beneath the thick, toxic clouds. Understanding these early missions helps clarify why studying the Venusian environment is so challenging for modern scientists. Subscribe for weekly space history breakdowns and comment below on which planet you want to see covered next. Sources: NASA APOD — Venera 13 colour panorama: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap031130.html The Planetary Society — Every picture from Venus' surface, ever: https://www.planetary.org/articles/every-picture-from-venus-surface-ever NASA — Venus overview: https://science.nasa.gov/venus/ NASA — DAVINCI mission: https://science.nasa.gov/mission/davinci/