About Venus

Venus, the second planet from the Sun, is often called Earth’s “sister planet” due to its similar size and composition. However, Venus has a unique atmosphere with thick clouds of sulfuric acid that make it the hottest planet in our solar system.

Exploring Venus

Throughout history, various spacecraft have been launched to study Venus, such as the Soviet Venera missions and NASA’s Magellan spacecraft. These missions have provided valuable insights into Venus’s geology, atmosphere, and climate.

Fascinating Venus Facts

• Venus rotates in the opposite direction to most planets in our solar system.
• A day on Venus is longer than a year on Venus.
• Venus is home to numerous volcanoes, including the massive Maat Mons.

Future Discoveries

While manned missions to Venus are not currently planned due to its harsh conditions, scientists are actively studying the planet using unmanned spacecraft. Future missions aim to unravel Venus’s runaway greenhouse effect and its potential insights into Earth’s climate change.