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Scientists Have a Radical Plan to Grab a Sample of Venus’s Toxic Atmosphere : ScienceAlert

Last updated: May 8, 2025 6:37 pm
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China Plans Mission to Collect Samples From Venus Atmosphere

Exploring the deadly atmosphere of Venus is no easy task, but China is gearing up to penetrate this hostile environment and bring back samples. The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), China National Space Administration (CNSA), and China Manned Space Engineering Office (CMSEO) have joined forces for this ambitious mission.

The mission, slated for a launch window between 2028 and 2035, aims to uncover the mysteries of Venus by looking for signs of life, studying the planet’s evolution, and analyzing atmospheric cycles. Recent research suggests the possibility of microbial life on Venus, making sample collection crucial for settling debates.

These Eerie Photos Are The Only Ones Ever Taken on Venus
An image of the surface of Venus captured by Russian mission Venera 13 in 1982. (Venera 13/Don P. Mitchell)

The mission also aims to investigate how Venus’ clouds absorb ultraviolet radiation, a phenomenon that has puzzled researchers. To achieve these goals, at least two spacecraft will be deployed – one in orbit and another diving into the planet’s stormy atmosphere to collect gases and particles.

Past proposals, like the one from MIT involving a Teflon-coated balloon carrying a collection canister through the clouds, provide insights into how sample collection could work. Returning samples to Earth for detailed analysis in scientific labs presents challenges due to the vast distance between the planets.

Venus mission
Details of a Venus mission proposed in 2022. (Sara Seager)

While previous missions to Venus have provided valuable data, a sample return mission could revolutionize our understanding of Earth’s neighboring planet. Despite the challenges posed by Venus’ harsh conditions, the quest for answers continues as China prepares to embark on this groundbreaking mission.

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