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The Enigmatic Journey of Venus: From Soviet Exploration to Future Discoveries
Exploring the depths of our solar system often leads us to planets that challenge our understanding of life, geology, and atmospheric science. One such planet, Venus, presents a perplexing case of what happens when conditions spiral out of control. Renowned for its extreme environment—where temperatures can melt lead and pressure is enough to crush a spacecraft—Venus has long been a subject of fascination and investigation. The Soviet Union's ambitious Venera program in the 1960s and 1970s paved the way for our understanding of this hellish world, collecting vital data that is still being analyzed today.