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Pioneer Venus Orbiter

retired

Launched 5/20/1978

Technical Specifications

Verified technical details

Dry Mass: 182 kg
Total Mass: 590 kg
Power: Unknown
Design Life: Unknown

Stakeholders

Operator

NASA Ames Research Center

Manufacturer

Hughes Space and Comms. Co (Hughes Satellite Systems)

Launch Mission

Pioneer Venus 1

5/20/1978