Tag: Venus exploration
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Five Venus Missions Poised to Study Earth’s Evil Twin in the Next Decade
Why Venus deserves another look Earth’s scorching sister world has long teased scientists with clues about why a planet can diverge so radically from its neighbor. Venus, often called Earth’s “evil twin,” hides its conditions behind thick clouds of sulfuric acid and extreme heat. After Akatsuki’s long struggle to regain contact, space agencies are renewing…
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Five Venus Missions That Could Launch in the Next Decade to Study Earth’s ‘Evil Twin’
Why Venus matters for planetary science The planet most often called Earth’s “evil twin” sits closer to the Sun and endures extreme heat, crushing atmospheric pressure, and a dense, sulfuric haze. Studying Venus helps scientists understand why a world so similar in size and composition evolved into a scorching, waterless environment. With Akatsuki now quiet,…