When scientists recently took a closer look at archival images of the surface of Venus, they discovered something new: evidence of volcanic activity on Earth's "twin." The NASA Magellan spacecraft ...

The Magellan mission, launched in 1989 after significant delays including the Challenger disaster, successfully mapped approximately 98% of Venus's surface using radar technology. Magellan's ...

It was the first interplanetary space launch by the United States in 11 years. Magellan, the fifth U.S. trip to Venus, launched from the space shuttle on May 4, 1989, on a mission to map the surface ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Venus is a searing inferno. Its surface temperatures are hot enough ...