“Traditionally, Venus has been considered a Russian planet. It was a Soviet aircraft that landed there, “Rogozin told the Soloviev Live YouTube channel, and assured that the mission that would travel to that planet will bear the name of Venus D.
“Why is it joint with the Americans? Because it is very complicated. It is easier to solve these questions together, crossing the talents of our scientists, and at the same time it will be easier economically, and more reliable in terms of technology and so on,” he stressed.
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