Why Are Humans Increasingly Reluctant to Study Venus?

Experts Explain: The More We Learn About Venus, the More It Leads to Despair

Venus, often referred to as Earth’s “sister” planet, was once a focal point of fascination for astronomers.

Its bright glow in the night sky inspired imaginations of its beauty.

However, when humans sent probes to explore it, they discovered a world completely different from Earth — a hellish world.

Why are humans no longer eager to study Venus in depth? What secrets does it hold that cause such despair? And what lessons does it offer humanity?

Harsh Environment

Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system, with surface temperatures soaring up to 475 degrees Celsius, hot enough to melt lead and tin.

This extreme heat is due to its thick atmosphere, which is primarily composed of carbon dioxide, creating a strong greenhouse effect.

This effect makes its surface temperature even hotter than Mercury’s, despite Mercury being closer to the Sun.