Venus

Although it Lacks a Magnetic Field, Venus Can Still Protect With in its AtmosphereAlthough it Lacks a Magnetic Field, Venus Can Still Protect With in its Atmosphere

Although it Lacks a Magnetic Field, Venus Can Still Protect With in its Atmosphere

Venus differs from Earth in many ways including a lack of internal dynamo driving global magnetosphere to shield potential life…

3 days ago
Unlocking Venus’ Secrets with VATMOS-SR Mission ConceptUnlocking Venus’ Secrets with VATMOS-SR Mission Concept

Unlocking Venus’ Secrets with VATMOS-SR Mission Concept

What can Venus atmospheric samples returned to Earth teach us about the varied evolution of both planets? This is what…

1 week ago
A Balloon With a Tether Could Explore Venus’ SurfaceA Balloon With a Tether Could Explore Venus’ Surface

A Balloon With a Tether Could Explore Venus’ Surface

Venus is very variable. Its surface constantly changes from volcanic activity, and the difference between its lower and upper atmosphere…

2 weeks ago
A Balloon Mission That Could Explore Venus IndefinitelyA Balloon Mission That Could Explore Venus Indefinitely

A Balloon Mission That Could Explore Venus Indefinitely

Sometimes, the best innovative ideas come from synthesizing two previous ones. We've reported before on the idea of having a…

4 weeks ago
How to Deploy and Talk To LEAVES on VenusHow to Deploy and Talk To LEAVES on Venus

How to Deploy and Talk To LEAVES on Venus

We reported before about a NIAC-funded project known as the Lofted Environment and Atmospheric Venues Sensors (LEAVES) mission to study…

2 months ago
Planets Without Plate Tectonics Could Still Be HabitablePlanets Without Plate Tectonics Could Still Be Habitable

Planets Without Plate Tectonics Could Still Be Habitable

It has been thought that the existence of plate tectonics has been a significant factor in the shaping of our…

2 months ago
Venus is Important. We Should Take its Exploration Seriously.Venus is Important. We Should Take its Exploration Seriously.

Venus is Important. We Should Take its Exploration Seriously.

When it comes to exploring our planetary neighbours, Mars tends to get a lot of the attention. For one thing…

2 months ago
Is There Seismic Activity on Venus? Here’s How We Could Find OutIs There Seismic Activity on Venus? Here’s How We Could Find Out

Is There Seismic Activity on Venus? Here’s How We Could Find Out

Venus is often referred to as Earths twin but size and mass are the only similarities. A visitor to one…

3 months ago
Did Powerful Asteroid Impacts Make Venus So Different From Earth?Did Powerful Asteroid Impacts Make Venus So Different From Earth?

Did Powerful Asteroid Impacts Make Venus So Different From Earth?

A new study connects impacts during Venus' early history to its smooth and "youthful" appearance today.

2 years ago
Venus has Clouds of Concentrated Sulfuric Acid, but Life Could Still SurviveVenus has Clouds of Concentrated Sulfuric Acid, but Life Could Still Survive

Venus has Clouds of Concentrated Sulfuric Acid, but Life Could Still Survive

A new study has found that some of the building blocks of organic molecules could survive in Venus clouds, suggesting…

2 years ago