Venus
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'Lightning' on Venus is actually meteors burning up in planet's atmosphere, study says
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Tiny meteors burning up in Venus' atmosphere cause light flashes that have long been interpreted as lightning bolts, according to new research.
Venus volcanoes may be powered by long-ago violent impacts
By Keith Cooper published
Venus has more volcanoes than any other planet in the solar system, and researchers may now know what is powering them.
Life on Venus? Intriguing molecule phosphine spotted in planet's clouds again
By Robert Lea published
More evidence of the potentially life-indicating molecule phosphine has been discovered in Venus' atmosphere, opening the next chapter in a heated debate.
1st-ever private Venus mission delayed until at least 2025
By Robert Lea published
The Rocket Lab's pioneering private mission to Venus, which had been set to launch last month, has been delayed until at least 2025.
Don't miss Venus in the late night sky right now before it turns into a 'Morning Star'
By Joe Rao published
Venus will begin staying out later and later in the coming weeks until it leaves the night sky to become a dazzling fixture in the predawn morning through the end of 2023.
See bright Venus climb to its highest point in the night sky tonight
By Robert Lea published
Venus is quite bright as it climbs high in the night sky on Monday (May 8) during its current period of evening appearances.
Planetary Society leads the charge to save NASA's VERITAS Venus mission
By Stefanie Waldek published
After dramatic budget cuts stalled NASA's VERITAS Venus mission, the nonprofit Planetary Society urges Congress for a revival.
Delays to NASA's VERITAS mission a major blow for Venus exploration
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Three Venus missions in the Decade of Venus were planned to work in sync with each other. Scientists worry that delays to one are likely going to affect others.
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