Venera 5

   Venera 5 was launched on January 5,1969.  Venera 5 was sent to gather information on the atmosphere of Venus.  It was very similar to the Venera 4.  When it approached the atmosphere of Venus a capsule carrying scientific instruments separated from the main body of the craft. During the descent of the Venera 5 ,  a parachute was deployed .  For about 50 minutes on May 16,1969,  the spacecraft was suspended from the parachute and data was obtained from the atmosphere of Venus.