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The Indian Space Research Organization wants to launch a mission to Venus.<\/p>
The ultimate goal is to use an orbiter to map the entire planet<\/a>, as well as to scan and figure out what’s going on beneath the surface, according to Space.com<\/em><\/a>. If the mission takes off, it could help give scientists a much better understanding of our planetary neighbor — including information about how its bizarre atmosphere<\/a> behaves.<\/p> The space agency is currently awaiting the green light for the mission. If all goes to plan, it may launch as soon as 2023, Space.com<\/em> reports.<\/p> Once it arrives, the orbiter would be able to create a map of Venus is just about a year, while also using scientific instruments to study the planet’s atmosphere, volcanic activity, and intense lightning storms.<\/p> India’s space program suffered a setback when its Moon lander crashed in September<\/a>. But because the Venus mission wouldn’t involve actually touching down on the surface, it may have a brighter future.<\/p> READ MORE: <\/strong>India Has a New Planetary Target in Mind: Venus<\/a> [Space.com<\/em>]<\/p> More on Venus: <\/strong>NASA Scientists Imagine Studying Venus From A Floating Research Colony<\/a><\/em><\/p> The post India’s Space Agency Wants to Explore Venus<\/a> appeared first on Futurism<\/a>.<\/p> Visit link: Hey Neighbor The Indian Space Research Organization wants to launch a mission to Venus. The ultimate goal is to use an orbiter to map the entire planet , as well as to scan and figure out what\u2019s going on beneath the surface, according to Space.com Continue reading Closer Look<\/h2>
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