• Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 19th, 2015
Volcanoes on Venus Are Active, Often Cough Out Lava Flows

Volcanoes on Venus Are Active, Often Cough Out Lava Flows

Study finds evidence of volcanic activity in Venus

  • Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 21st, 2015
Vortex at Venus' South Pole Looks like a Swirling Puff of Smoke

Vortex at Venus' South Pole Looks like a Swirling Puff of Smoke

This planet's south pole was first seen in detail in 2006, when the Venus Express spacecraft began orbiting it

The Venus Express Completes Its Space Adventure, Readies for Death-Dive

The Venus Express Completes Its Space Adventure, Readies for Death-Dive

The spacecraft has been orbiting Venus since April 2006, scientists say it will soon go out in a blaze of glory

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 19th, 2014
Venusian Volcanoes Erupted in Modern Times

Venusian Volcanoes Erupted in Modern Times

The spacecraft found signs of a recent eruption on Venus

ESA Probe Sees Glory in Venusian Atmosphere

ESA Probe Sees Glory in Venusian Atmosphere

This is the first time such a feature is discovered on another world

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 13th, 2014
Mountains Create Cloud Trails on Venus

Mountains Create Cloud Trails on Venus

ESA spacecraft studies the Venusian atmosphere with high precision

A Day in the Life of the Venus Express – Video

A Day in the Life of the Venus Express – Video

Venus is the closest planet to Earth, but is still very much a mystery

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • June 4th, 2012
ESA Spacecraft Ready to Observe Transit of Venus

ESA Spacecraft Ready to Observe Transit of Venus

Venus Express and Proba-2 are prepared to study this rare event

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • May 23rd, 2012
Geochemically-Evolved Rocks Found on Venus

Geochemically-Evolved Rocks Found on Venus

An European spacecraft reveals the composition of Venusian terrain

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 9th, 2012
Venus Orbiter's Startracker Disabled by Strong Solar Flare

Venus Orbiter's Startracker Disabled by Strong Solar Flare

The Sun is becoming increasingly active as it's nearing a new maximum

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 11th, 2012
Venus' Rotation Is Slowing Down

Venus' Rotation Is Slowing Down

The discovery was made by an European spacecraft

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 11th, 2011
Venus May Still Be Geologically Active

Venus May Still Be Geologically Active

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 30th, 2010
Venus Holds Clues of Earth's Climate Future

Venus Holds Clues of Earth's Climate Future

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • May 17th, 2010
Japanese Venus-Bound Mission Launches Today

Japanese Venus-Bound Mission Launches Today

The rocket carries and orbiter and a solar sail demonstrator

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 24th, 2010
Venus Express Does Aerobreaking Maneuvers

Venus Express Does Aerobreaking Maneuvers

To study the planet's atmosphere

 
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