space hard MCQ

Which mission mapped Venus's surface through clouds using radar in the 1990s?

  1. Venera 13
  2. Magellan
  3. Akatsuki
  4. Pioneer Venus

Answer: Magellan

NASA's Magellan orbiter (1990-1994) used synthetic aperture radar to map 98% of Venus's surface, revealing volcanic plains, tectonic features, and impact craters.

Topic Space Missions - International
Exam Relevance UPSC Prelims, General Science