Scientists have made an astonishing discovery: a Venus-like world that may not be the hellish inferno we have long believed it to be. Venus, known for its extreme temperatures and toxic atmosphere, has often been referred to as Earth’s “evil twin,” with its surface reaching scorching temperatures of up to 900 degrees Fahrenheit. However, a… Continue reading Scientists discovered a Venus-like world that might not be a hellhole
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Scientists Are Desperate to Save a Venus Mission on NASA’s Chopping Block
In a difficult budgeting decision, NASA may soon be forced to cut funding for their mission to explore Venus – a mission that scientists are desperately fighting to save. Originally established in 1995, the Venus Express mission aimed to understand the atmosphere, surface and geology of the neighboring planet. Since then, the spacecraft has revolutionized… Continue reading Scientists Are Desperate to Save a Venus Mission on NASA’s Chopping Block
NASA Budget Request Is a ‘Soft Cancellation’ of Venus Mission, Experts Say
A recently released budget from NASA has left experts calling it a “soft cancellation” of the planned mission to Venus. NASA’s Science Mission Directorate was directed to develop a mission concept to explore Venus by 2021, as part of the Obama administration. This directive was on the agenda of the new fiscal year budget request… Continue reading NASA Budget Request Is a ‘Soft Cancellation’ of Venus Mission, Experts Say