Best Radar Orbiter
The Magellan mission utilized radar technology to study Venus. Launched by NASA in 1989, it provided the first comprehensive, nearly global radar image of the planet’s surface. This data revealed extensive volcanic features and tectonic activity, significantly advancing our understanding of Venus's...
EnVision is a planned Venus orbiter mission selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) as part of its Cosmic Vision program. Scheduled for launch in the 2030s, the spacecraft will conduct comprehensive radar imaging of Venus's surface and atmospheric studies to investigate the planet's geologic his...
Why this score?
Well regarded Venus radar and spectroscopy concept complements other missions and addresses major geological questions; execution and data quality remain unproven.
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