Captured by Soviet Venera landers, this color footage and audio come directly from the surface of Venus. The data reveals wind, lander vibrations, and the harsh conditions on a planet where extreme heat and pressure limit exploration to minutes. Follow @spaceeves #Venus #Venera #PlanetaryScience #SpaceHistory | SpaceEve

In 1982, Venera 14 survived long enough on Venus to transmit actual audio from the planet’s surface, capturing wind, lander vibrations, and the harsh environment of Earth’s closest planetary neighbor. These sounds come from one of the most extreme places ever explored. Follow @spaceeves #Venus #Venera14 #PlanetaryScience | SpaceEve