The NSSDC has little useful engineering data.
It's simply a case of what can survive a steep entry into the Venusian atmosphere at parabolic or hyperbolic velocities?
ASBESTOS-clad materials is the only feasible means to survive such a high-speed, steep-angle atmospheric entry. I think so.
But Gary is the expert in such areas...So let's wait for his answer, Raoul.
I'm old enough to remember the TASS news-agency announcements, Raoul, though my memory is little hazier now as
years go by.
The thing I do remember was no announcement of the use of TUNGSTEN as the metal for the hammer & sickle emblem/medallion.