Russia Plans Venera-D Venus Mission Launch by 2036

Venera-D Mission: Russia Plans Venus Revisit

Context:

• Russia is set to launch the Venera-D mission to revisit Venus before 2036.
• Preliminary design work will begin in January 2026 under Russia’s new national space programme.

Mission Components:

• Orbital spacecraft
• Lander
• Balloon probe
• Launch expected between 2034–2036

Design & Collaboration:

• Design phase conducted in collaboration with the Lavochkin Association
• Duration: 2 years
• Exact launch date to be finalized after design completion

Significance:

• Part of Russia’s interplanetary exploration efforts
• Enhances understanding of Venusian atmosphere and surface conditions
• Demonstrates internationally competitive space research and technology capabilities
  
  Updated August 17, 2025 5:20 PM, newsonair