The first successful flyby of Venus was performed by NASA's Mariner 2 spacecraft on 14 December 1962, following failed attempts by both the Soviet Union and the USA. The first successful landing was the Soviet Venera 4 lander, which touched down on the surface on 18 October 1967
The first successful flyby of Venus was performed by NASA's Mariner 2 spacecraft on 14 December 1962, following failed attempts by both the Soviet Union and the USA. Hope this helps
