Envision, which began construction in 2025, will map the atmosphere and geology of Earth's closest neighbor, the fiery Venus.

Despite being a hellish world, the hot, cloud-enveloped world Venus is a tantalizing target for scientists eager to learn more about its history, evolution and present state. At the forefront of ...

Recent discoveries by Venus rovers have unveiled metallic structures on the planet’s surface, sparking curiosity and various hypotheses among scientists. These metallic ruins raise questions about ...

Recent lava flows spotted on Venus suggest the planet could be much more geologically active than first thought, possibly as active as Earth. The geological processes producing these flows, first ...

The annual meeting of a scientific committee called the Venus Exploration Analysis Group, or VEXAG, coincided this year with Halloween. Befitting the occasion, there were both tricks and treats for ...

Amid uncertainty over space agencies’ plans for future Venus exploration, enthusiasm for a private-sector mission grows. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...