Soviets on Venus

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Exploring the Venera program, the book delves into the USSR's ambitious missions to Venus from 1961 to the mid-80s. It highlights the unique designs of the probes, including balloon-like crafts navigating the planet's harsh environment and others that met catastrophic ends. Through vivid imagery and poetic language, the narrative uncovers the beauty and significance of the data and photographs transmitted back to Earth, portraying the alien landscape as a source of inspiration and revelation.