28 February
2002: On 28 February 2002, ESA's Envisat satellite was launched.
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1966: On 1 March 1966, the Soviet Venera 3 became the first spacecraft to land on the surface of Venus.
Venera 3 was launched on 16 November 1965. The entry vehicle contained a radio communication system, scientific instruments, electrical power sources, and medallions bearing the coat of arms of the USSR The spacecraft impacted Venus on 1 March 1966. However, the communications systems had failed before planetary data could be returned.
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27 February
2004: On 27 February 2004, the launch of ESA's Rosetta spacecraft was delayed.
26 February
1966: On 26 February 1966, the first Saturn 1B rocket was launched.
25 February
1616: On 25 February 1616, Galileo renounced his theory that Earth orbits the Sun.
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