Geotimes: Venturing to Venus
May 01, 2008
May 01, 2008
ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 1 -- The American Geological Institute issued the following news release:
What can be gained from a new mission to Earth's twin planet? In the latest issue of Geotimes magazine, the mysteries of Venus are explored.
Venus is closer to Earth than Mars, yet little is known about this inhospitable planet. Its metal-melting temperatures and extreme pressure make research on the planet difficult, but Venus could hold keys to Earth's evolutio . . .
What can be gained from a new mission to Earth's twin planet? In the latest issue of Geotimes magazine, the mysteries of Venus are explored.
Venus is closer to Earth than Mars, yet little is known about this inhospitable planet. Its metal-melting temperatures and extreme pressure make research on the planet difficult, but Venus could hold keys to Earth's evolutio . . .