June 3, 2021 12:29 PM

NASA announces two new missions to Venus

NASA has announced that it is sending two new missions to Venus in order to examine the planet's atmosphere and geological features. The missions, which have each been awarded $500m&nbsp; in funding, are due to launch between 2028 and 2030.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''NASA administrator Bill Nelson said the missions would offer the chance to investigate a planet they haven't been to in more than 30 years.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''The last probe to visit the pla...

June 3, 2021 12:29 PM

NASA announces two new missions to Venus

NASA has announced that it is sending two new missions to Venus in order to examine the planet's atmosphere and geological features. The missions, which have each been awarded $500m&nbsp; in funding, are due to launch between 2028 and 2030.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''NASA administrator Bill Nelson said the missions would offer the chance to investigate a planet they haven't been to in more than 30 years.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''The last probe to visit the pla...