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A Gravity Wave on Venus Held Steady in 200+ MPH Wind
Just over a year ago, Japan’s Akatsuki spacecraft slid into orbit around Venus. What it saw that first…
Venus Express’ Final Moments Give Insight Into Planet’s Atmosphere
As the ESA’s Venus Express mission came to a close, scientists pushed the spacecraft to its limits. In…
The Next Stop for NASA Could be Venus
NASA is all over the solar system. From the orbiters and rovers on Mars, Dawn orbiting Ceres, Cassini…
Jupiter and Venus Will Rule the Sky Tonight
Jupiter and Venus are breathtaking by themselves, but it gets even better tonight. The pair of planets will…
Venus’ Volcanic Past Didn’t Stay There
Venus’ ancient surface was littered with active volcanoes. These volcanoes helped shape the planet’s surface over the course…
A Comet and Planets Will Amaze You This Week
Interested in astronomy? There’s not a better time to get into it. This week will be a great…
Venus’ Oceans Past? Scientists Say Planet May Have Once Had Oceans
Today, scientists describe conditions on Venus as ‘hellish.’ But, there may have been a time when oceans covered the…