Venus

Venus, at 41 million km closest approach, is Earth’s closest planetary neighbor but has a hellish environment with crushing pressure and acid clouds.

Details

• Distance: 41000000 km
• Travel Time: ~150 days
• Scientific Interest: Greenhouse effect, volcanism
• Surface Conditions: 0.9 Earth gravity, thick CO2 atmosphere, hot (462°C)
• Challenges: Extreme heat, corrosive atmosphere, high pressure
• Past Missions: Venera 7, Magellan