Magellan

Launch

May 4, 1989

wikipediaMagellan was launced on May 4, 1989. It wasthe first tobe rocketed of of a spaceshuttle.

Started It's Study on Venus

Aug 1, 1990

wikipediaOn August 1, 1990 Magellan started it's study on Venus. It studied Venus for over four years.

Arrived at Venus

Aug 10, 1990

nasaMagellan made it to Venus on August 10, 1990. It mapped the planet's surface using the planet's gravity and Synthetic Aperture Radar.

First Cycleof Magellan's Mission

Sep 15, 1990

wikipediaThe Magellan mission was put into cycles. The first cycle began on September 15, 1990.

Last Cycle of Magellan Mission

Apr 6, 1994

[wikipedia](http:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magellan_(spacecraft)//)The last cycle began on April 6, 1994. It ended on October 13, 1994.

End of Magellan

Oct 13, 1994

nasaThe space probe deorbited and fell into Venus.They lost communication when Magellan fell into Venus.