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Dec 11, 2019 · Now superheated by greenhouse gases, Venus’ climate was once more similar to Earth’s, with a shallow ocean’s worth of water. It may even have subduction zones like Earth, areas where the planet’s crust sinks back into rock closer to the core of the planet. “Venus is like the control case for Earth,” said Smrekar.
Aug 2, 2021 · During its final kilometers of free-fall descent (shown here), the probe will capture spectacular images and chemistry measurements of the deepest atmosphere on Venus for the first time. The second mission, VERITAS (Venus Emissivity, Radio Science, InSAR, Topography, and Spectroscopy), will orbit that hell-world from a safe distance, using radar to provide detailed maps of the surface.
Why NASA scientists want to go (back) to this most inhospitable planet. Sue Smrekar really wants to go back to Venus. In her office at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, the planetary scientist displays a 30-year-old image of Venus' surface taken by the Magellan spacecraft, a reminder of how much time has passed since an American mission orbited the planet.
Mar 15, 2024 · The VERITAS mission to Venus is back on. NASA offered new details about when launch will happen and what scientists hope to learn about the planet. ... The space agency now plans to send a ...
Jun 4, 2021 · After neglecting our sister planet for almost three decades, NASA is heading back to Venus — and in a big way. On Wednesday, June 2, NASA administrator Bill Nelson announced that the agency ...
Jun 14, 2021 · WATCH: NASA picks Venus as hot spot for two new robotic missions. By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press. NASA spacecraft begins 2-year trip home with asteroid rubble. By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press ...
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Jun 3, 2021 · At Long Last, NASA Is Going Back to Venus Two much-anticipated missions will explore the depths of Earth's nearest neighbor. By Jennifer Leman Published: Jun 03, 2021 2:50 PM EDT