Shrouded in thick clouds of sulfuric acid, Venus is the hottest planet in the Solar System. Its runaway greenhouse effect keeps surface temperatures at 465°C. A day on Venus is longer than its year, and it rotates backwards.
| Mission | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Venera 7 | 1970 | First soft landing on another planet |
| Magellan | 1989–1994 | Radar-mapped 98% of Venus surface |
| Venus Express | 2005–2014 | ESA orbiter studying atmosphere |
| DAVINCI+ | 2029 planned | NASA probe to study atmosphere & surface |
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Images courtesy of NASA Image & Video Library. All images are public domain.