Venera 13 was a Soviet space probe launched on October 1, 1970, as part of the Venera program to explore Venus. It successfully landed on the planet's surface on February 1, 1982, and transmitted data for about 127 minutes, providing valuable information about Venus's atmosphere and geology. The probe was equipped with a suite of scientific instruments, including cameras and spectrometers. It captured images of the surface and analyzed the composition of the soil, revealing that Venus has a rocky landscape with volcanic features. Venera 13 significantly advanced our understanding of the harsh conditions on Venus.