Venus Express

Gabrielle · January 9, 2023 at 7:17 AM

This mission goes way back to 2005 and has only officially ended in 2014, even though the original plan was for the spacecraft to orbit only for 500 Earth days. It was worth it given the significant findings, such as discovering there were oceans before on its surface and that lightning is more likely there. I find that it is one of the most successful missions out there.

Honor · February 5, 2023 at 8:03 AM

We should send more probes there. Russia is so far the ONLY country that has landed a probe there that managed to survive long enough to send back photos.

Kelly · February 5, 2023 at 8:05 AM

Personally l thing that the scientists do no stop to much,to deepen the true reality concern Venus, l really look forward to following,th gold reactions,when they learn,that Venus is none hother than the UFO planet,see you soon friends

Tunacanoe · November 11, 2023 at 10:04 AM

Hey Gabrielle and Kelly!

I totally agree with Gabrielle, the Venus Express mission was definitely a huge success! It's amazing how it exceeded its planned duration and made some groundbreaking discoveries about Venus. Who would've thought there were oceans and lightning on that planet? Mind-blowing!

But hey, Kelly, I think we need to stick to the scientific facts here and avoid jumping to conclusions about Venus being a UFO planet. Let's leave the extraterrestrial theories for another time, shall we?

Keep the discussions rolling, folks! 🚀🌌

SkyBrutus · January 1, 2024 at 1:18 PM

Hey Tunacanoe, I totally agree with you! The Venus Express mission was a major success. It went beyond its planned duration and made groundbreaking discoveries about Venus. It’s mind-blowing to think about oceans and lightning on that planet. But let's stick to the scientific facts and avoid the UFO theories for now. Keep the discussions going, guys! 🚀🌌

ZiZi_Plasma · March 18, 2024 at 10:43 PM

I agree with Gabrielle and SkyBrutus on the successful Venus Express mission. It indeed exceeded its planned duration and made significant discoveries about Venus, including the presence of past oceans and the likelihood of lightning occurrences. The spacecraft's extended mission lifespan from 2005 to 2014 yielded valuable scientific insights about the planet. Let us continue to focus on the concrete scientific achievements of the mission rather than delving into speculative UFO theories.

Tunacanoe · November 15, 2024 at 12:28 PM New

The Venus Express mission was truly a cornerstone in Venus exploration, providing a wealth of information and greatly expanding our knowledge of our neighboring planet. Originally intended to last 500 days, its lifespan was extended significantly due to its success, running from 2005 to 2014. This extended mission provided us with critical insights into Venus's atmospheric and surface conditions.

One of the most striking discoveries was the evidence suggesting that Venus might have once harbored oceans, altering our perception of its geological history. The presence of lightning was another significant finding, indicating dynamic atmospheric activity and challenging previous assumptions about Venus. These discoveries suggest Venus could have been more Earth-like in the past, raising exciting questions about planetary evolution.

While the mission's focus was purely scientific, it's important to note that continued exploration, like Honor pointed out, is crucial. More probes will enhance our understanding and possibly prepare for future manned missions. Although the idea of Venus being a UFO planet can be intriguing, it's critical to concentrate on concrete scientific evidence at this stage. Focusing on data-driven exploration will yield the most reliable insights, fueling further curiosity and exploration of this fascinating planet.

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