Since its dramatic ending, no other spacecraft has been dedicated to exploring Venus.
By studying Venus, we can better understand Earth, Sulcanese said.
Its been a long time in the making, but NASA is finally sending a new mission to Venus.
A computer-generated 3D model of Venus’ surface shows the summit of the volcano Maat Mons.Image: NASA/JPL-Caltech
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