# Venera 5

> Soviet Venus space probe

**Wikidata**: [Q728276](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q728276)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venera_5)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/venera-5

## Summary
Venera 5 was a Soviet Venus space probe, launched on January 5, 1969, as part of the Venera program. It was designed to investigate the planet Venus, making atmospheric entry on May 16, 1969, before losing signal.

## Key Facts
*   Venera 5 was launched on January 5, 1969, at 06:28:08.
*   It was a planetary probe, an instance of a former entity.
*   The probe had a launch mass of 1130 kilograms and a dry mass of 410 kilograms.
*   Venera 5 was launched using a Molniya-M rocket from Gagarin's Start.
*   It was operated and manufactured by NPO Lavochkin.
*   The probe made atmospheric entry on Venus on May 16, 1969, at 06:01, with signal loss occurring at 06:54 on the same day.
*   Venera 5 was preceded by Venera 4 and followed by Venera 6 in the Venera series.
*   Its landing location was Venus, at coordinates -3 latitude, 18 longitude.

## FAQs
### Q: What was Venera 5?
A: Venera 5 was a Soviet Venus space probe, part of the Venera program, designed to investigate the planet Venus. It was launched in 1969 and made atmospheric entry on Venus before losing signal.

### Q: When was Venera 5 launched and when did it reach Venus?
A: Venera 5 was launched on January 5, 1969. It made atmospheric entry on Venus on May 16, 1969.

### Q: Who built and operated Venera 5?
A: Venera 5 was manufactured and operated by NPO Lavochkin.

### Q: What was the launch vehicle for Venera 5?
A: Venera 5 was launched using a Molniya-M rocket.

### Q: What happened to Venera 5 after it reached Venus?
A: Venera 5 performed an atmospheric entry on Venus on May 16, 1969, but lost signal at 06:54 on the same day.

## Why It Matters
Venera 5 holds significance as a key component of the Soviet Union's ambitious Venera program, a pioneering effort in the exploration of Venus. As a planetary probe, its mission contributed to the incremental understanding of Earth's enigmatic planetary neighbor. Following Venera 4 and preceding Venera 6, Venera 5 represented a progressive step in the challenging endeavor of sending spacecraft to Venus. Its journey, including its launch from Gagarin's Start, atmospheric entry, and eventual loss of signal, provided valuable data points and engineering experience for future missions. The data gathered, even if for a limited time, was crucial for characterizing the Venusian atmosphere and surface conditions, pushing the boundaries of space exploration and planetary science during the space race era.

## Notable For
*   Being a Soviet planetary probe specifically designed for Venus exploration.
*   Its role as a successor to Venera 4 and a precursor to Venera 6 within the Venera program.
*   Performing atmospheric entry into Venus on May 16, 1969.
*   Its launch from Gagarin's Start using a Molniya-M rocket.
*   The event of signal loss during its atmospheric descent on Venus.

## Body

### Overview
Venera 5 was a Soviet Venus space probe, an instance of a planetary probe and a former entity. It was part of the Venera series of spacecraft.

### Mission Details
*   **Launch Date**: January 5, 1969, at 06:28:08.
*   **Launch Point**: Gagarin's Start.
*   **Landing Date**: May 16, 1969.
*   **Location of Landing**: Venus, at coordinates -3 latitude, 18 longitude.
*   **Significant Events**:
    *   Rocket launch: January 5, 1969, from Gagarin's Start.
    *   Atmospheric entry: May 16, 1969, at 06:01.
    *   Loss of signal: May 16, 1969, at 06:54.

### Specifications
*   **Launch Mass**: 1130 kilograms.
*   **Dry Mass**: 410 kilograms.
*   **Launch Vehicle**: Molniya-M (V 15000-072).

### Relationships
*   **Part of**: Venera program.
*   **Preceded by**: Venera 4.
*   **Followed by**: Venera 6.
*   **Related to**: Planetary probe (class), Molniya-M (class).
*   **Located on Astronomical Body**: Venus.

### Organizations
*   **Operator**: NPO Lavochkin.
*   **Manufacturer**: NPO Lavochkin.

### Identifiers
*   **COSPAR ID**: 1969-001A.
*   **NSSDCA ID**: 1969-001A.
*   **SCN**: 03642.
*   **BabelNet ID**: 00521495n.
*   **Freebase ID**: /m/04swht.

### Aliases
*   4V-1 No. 330
*   فينير ا ٥

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. [Source](https://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/spacecraft/display.action?id=1969-001A)
4. BabelNet