Vast Underground Tunnel Found on Venus
Scientists analyzing three-decade-old NASA data have discovered a massive underground tunnel on Venus, likely a lava tube, suggesting the planet may be geologically active.
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Eyes on Venus: A New Wave of Missions to Explore Earth's Twin
A new wave of international missions is set to explore Venus in the next decade, but NASA's ambitious plans face uncertain futures due to budget cuts.
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Japan's Akatsuki Mission at Venus Ends After a Decade
Japan's Akatsuki spacecraft, humanity's last active probe at Venus, has been declared dead by JAXA, concluding a resilient decade-long mission.
#JAXA#Akatsuki#Venus
JWST Finds Phosphine on Brown Dwarf, Complicating Venus Life Search
The James Webb Space Telescope has detected phosphine on a brown dwarf, a finding that complicates its use as a potential sign of life on planets like Venus.
#JWST#Phosphine#Brown Dwarf
Hidden Asteroids Near Venus Pose Potential Long-Term Threat
A new study reveals a hidden population of asteroids near Venus, currently undetectable, that could shift orbits and pose a potential long-term threat to Earth.
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Japan Ends Akatsuki Venus Mission After 14 Years
Japan's JAXA has officially ended the Akatsuki Venus orbiter mission after losing contact. The probe studied Venus for over a decade and carried fan art.
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