Statistics of Venus

•  Mean distance from sun 0.72 AU (108.2 x 10⁶ Km)

•  Orbital Period 224.70 days

•  Gravity (relative to earth) 0.91

•  Rotation period 243.02 days

•  Oblateness - 0

•  Escape Speed 10.4 Km/s

•  Mare Temp Surface 480^oC

•  Atmosphere Pressure 90 atm at surface  

•  Number of known moons - none 

We will have a look at two of the missions, which were sent to Venus. These are

•  Venera missions

•  Magellan

Let us see each of the above listed missions in detail.