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This stark transformation from a potentially habitable world to an extraordinarily inhospitable one raises crucial questions: How did such a tragedy unfold? What clues can Venus share with us about the possible fates of other Earth-like planets?
Unraveling the Mysteries of Venus
Despite the myriad of challenges posed by studying Venus, scientists have continued to piece together its past. With 15 successful Soviet missions between 1967 and the collapse of the USSR, breakthrough measurements shed light on Venus’ surface and atmosphere. Initial findings reported degree extremes that shattered early imaginations of a lush paradise.