149: Ballooning on Venus with Dr. Izraelevitz

Apr 21

Written By Carrie Nugent

Dr. Jacob Izraelevitz describes how engineers might design a balloon to explore Venus. This work is in the early stages, what NASA refers to as a "Mission Concept." He also explains the challenges of Venusian exploration.Image: Venusian clouds, as i… — Dr. Jacob Izraelevitz describes how engineers might design a balloon to explore Venus. This work is in the early stages, what NASA refers to as a "Mission Concept." He also explains the challenges of Venusian exploration.
Image: Venusian clouds, as imaged by Pioneer Venus Orbiter. Source.

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