Exploring Venus: Unveiling Earth's Mysterious Twin

Venus, Earth's near twin in size, is a harsh environment with extreme temperatures and pressure. The European Space Agency plans to launch the Venus Express mission to study Venus's atmosphere and evolution. The mission will use seven instruments to survey the planet, focusing on atmospheric composition and ultraviolet absorption. The spacecraft will launch from Baikonur, Kazakhstan, and take 153 days to reach Venus, spending 2 Venusian days on its mission.

What makes Venus different from Earth despite being similar in size?

• It has the same gravitational pull.

• It has a much higher temperature and pressure.

• It has a similar atmosphere.

• It has a similar rotation period.

What is the primary goal of the Venus Express mission?

• To explore the surface of Venus.

• To study the entire planet and its atmosphere.

• To find water on Venus.

• To establish a human colony on Venus.

What is the composition of Venus's atmosphere that contributes to its heat retention?

• Hydrogen

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

At what altitude do scientists believe conditions on Venus might be similar to Earth's?

• 50 kilometers

• 80 kilometers

• 10 kilometers

• 100 kilometers

How long will the Venus Express mission last in Earth time?

• One year

• A year and a half

• Two years

• Three years