2005 VL1 is not Venera-2

Jonathan McDowell

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2005 VL1 is not Venera-2

Jonathan McDowell

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics · Submitted 11 Mar 2025

abstract compiled · 2026-09-23 · no language-model review

The authors' main claim However, a comparison of the orbits presented in this note demonstrates that the proposed association is incorrect.

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The solar system object 2005 VL1 passed close to Earth in late 1965. It has been suggested that it is actually the space probe Venera-2. However, a comparison of the orbits presented in this note demonstrates that the proposed association is incorrect.

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s0	The solar system object 2005 VL1 passed close to Earth in late 1965.	background 0.99	0.16	0.03	asserted 1.00
s1	It has been suggested that it is actually the space probe Venera-2.	background 1.00	0.04	0.02	hedged possibility 0.95
s2	However, a comparison of the orbits presented in this note demonstrates that the proposed association is incorrect.	result 0.90	0.88	0.96	asserted 1.00

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The solar system object 2005 VL1 passed close to Earth in late 1965. It has been suggested that it is actually the space probe Venera-2. However, a comparison of the orbits presented in this note demonstrates that the proposed association is incorrect.

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In particular, [ref] dismiss the reported 4 degree ecliptic inclination of Venera-2 as a likely measurement error, when in fact it was critical in ensuring a close approach to Venus in early 1966.

Is the "Dark Comet" 2005 VL1 the Venera 2 Spacecraft? · Venera-2 and 2005 VL1 · contest 0.83

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