Cosmos 482 Descent Craft: A Soviet Venus Probe Still Orbiting Earth
Introduction The exploration of Venus has always presented a formidable challenge. Shrouded in thick clouds of sulfuric acid and boasting surface temperatures hot enough to melt lead, Earth’s “sister planet” demanded technological prowess and unwavering determination. The Soviet Union, during the Cold War era, dedicated significant resources to unraveling the mysteries of Venus through its…
