Before humans landed on the Moon, the Soviet Union initiated a program to explore Venus. This program was part of the Soviet space effort to explore planets beyond Earth. The Soviet Union's third mission to Venus successfully landed on the planet, contributing significantly to the early exploration of Venus. Over the years, Russia, the United States, and Japan have sent more than 40 missions to Venus, each aiming to learn more about the planet's atmosphere, surface, and overall conditions.
However, it was NASA's mission that provided the most detailed and accurate map of Venus. NASA's missions, such as the Magellan mission launched in 1989, used radar imaging to map the surface of Venus, giving scientists valuable insights into its geology and topography. This map of Venus remains one of the most important achievements in planetary exploration, helping to enhance our understanding of Venus' harsh environment and its geological history.
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