Venus news
Here are some recent news articles and updates about Venus:
NASA's DAVINCI+ and ESA's EnVision missions to Venus
- NASA has selected two new missions to explore Venus, DAVINCI+ and ESA's EnVision, which will study the planet's atmosphere and surface. (Source: NASA)
- The missions are scheduled to launch in the mid-2020s and will provide new insights into Venus' extreme environment and potential for life. (Source: Space.com)
Venus' surface temperature reaches record high
- Scientists have recorded a record-high surface temperature on Venus, reaching 462°C (863°F) in the planet's equatorial region. (Source: The Guardian)
- This extreme heat is due to a runaway greenhouse effect caused by the planet's thick atmosphere, which is composed mostly of carbon dioxide. (Source: NASA)
Venus' atmosphere is more complex than thought
- New research suggests that Venus' atmosphere is more complex and dynamic than previously thought, with multiple layers and circulation patterns. (Source: Science Daily)
- This complexity could have implications for our understanding of the planet's extreme environment and potential for life. (Source: NASA)
Venus' surface features revealed by radar
- Scientists have used radar to map Venus' surface features, revealing new details about the planet's geology and potential for volcanic activity. (Source: Space.com)
- The radar data has also provided insights into Venus' surface composition and the processes that shape its landscape. (Source: NASA)
Venus' magnetic field is weaker than expected
- Researchers have found that Venus' magnetic field is weaker than expected, which could have implications for the planet's interaction with the solar wind. (Source: Science Daily)
- This weakness could also affect the planet's atmosphere and potential for life. (Source: NASA)
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