Venera 3 exhibition display, 1967
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Venera 3 exhibition display, 1967
Venera 3 exhibition display. Venera 3 was an unmanned probe that was launched by the Soviet Union in 1965 to explore Venus, crash-landing there on 1 March 1966. This display is part of the space (Kosmos) pavilion at the Soviet national exhibition centre (All-Union Exhibition of Peoples Economic Achievements, VDNKh). This is now known as the All-Russia Exhibition Centre, and is located in Moscow, Russia. Photographed in 1967
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1900s 1960s 1967 Display Exhibition Centre Exibit Moscow Probe Russia Russian Soviet Soviet Union Space Craft Space Flight Space Race Uss R Vdnkh Mono Chrome
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This photograph captures a momentous piece of history at the Venera 3 exhibition display in Moscow, Russia. The year is 1967, and this exhibit showcases the remarkable achievements of the Soviet Union's space program. At the heart of this display stands a model of Venera 3, an unmanned probe that was launched two years prior with an audacious mission to explore Venus. This technological marvel crash-landed on our neighboring planet on March 1st, 1966, marking humanity's first-ever attempt to reach another celestial body. The photo transports us back to a time when the Space Race between superpowers was at its peak. It symbolizes not only scientific progress but also political rivalry and national pride. As visitors walk through the Kosmos pavilion within the All-Russia Exhibition Centre (formerly known as VDNKh), they are immersed in awe-inspiring displays showcasing mankind's quest for knowledge beyond Earth. In this historical snapshot, we witness a pivotal moment in space exploration history—a testament to human ingenuity and determination. The monochrome tones add depth and nostalgia to the image, reminding us of how far we have come since those early days of venturing into outer space. This photograph from Science Photo Library serves as a powerful reminder that even amidst global tensions and challenges, humanity can unite under shared aspirations for discovery and progress beyond our earthly boundaries.
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