Exploration of Venus: A Journey Through Time

Which planet is often referred to as Earth's sister planet?

• Venus

• Jupiter

• Mercury

• Mars

What is the main reason Venus is uninhabitable compared to Earth?

• Lack of atmosphere

• Extreme temperatures and pressures

• Lack of water

• Distance from the Sun

What was the main challenge for spacecraft landing on Venus?

• Magnetic storms

• Scorching heat and high pressure

• High wind speeds

• Lack of sunlight

What was the significant achievement of the Venera 9 mission?

• First successful landing on Venus

• First images of Venus's surface

• First sound recordings from Venus

• First color images of Venus

What did the Venera 8 mission confirm about Venus?

• Existence of life

• Atmospheric pressure and temperature

• Magnetic field strength

• Presence of water

What was a recurring issue with the Venera 10, 11, and 12 missions?

• Lens cap malfunction

• Communication failure

• Power supply issues

• Navigation errors

Which Venera missions successfully captured color images of Venus?

• Venera 10 and 11

• Venera 8 and 9

• Venera 13 and 14

• Venera 11 and 12

What is the expected outcome of NASA's Da Vinci Plus mission?

• Exploring Venus's surface for life

• Studying Venus's atmosphere

• Capturing color images

• Landing on Venus

How long did Venera 13 operate on Venus's surface?

• 50 minutes

• 65 minutes

• 2 hours and 7 minutes

• 3 hours

What is the main focus of NASA's upcoming mission to Venus?

• Searching for water

• Mapping its surface

• Studying its origin and evolution

• Exploring Venus's moons