LIFE on Venus is a topic that has interested astronomers for decades, but, according to a Russian scientist, the Soviet Union recorded proof almost 40 years ago during the Cold War of "something moving".
By Callum Hoare
Apr 17, 2020
Quote:Venera 13 was a probe launched by the USSR in 1981, to explore Earth’s “sister planet,” touching down a year later into the harsh atmosphere. The details of the mission were kept under wraps, as it came at a time of incredibly heightened tensions with the US, after their Apollo 11 mission put the first two men on the Moon in 1969. But, 30 years later, Russian scientist Leonid Ksanfomaliti published an article in the journal Solar System Research, claiming snaps collected contained proof of life on Venus. (...)
“It takes three decades before a Russian scientist, Leonid Ksanfomaliti, reveals astonishing images from the archives.”
In one image, the Venera-13 landing probe is seen parked on the rocky Venusian foreground, and an object shaped somewhat like a crab stands inches from the probe.
In another image, also taken by Venera-13, this crab-like object appears to be in a different location.
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