fut/vns_v_bw_o_n (unnumbered, 1969 Martin Marietta Corp photo)

“…The next United States mission to explore Venus may well be a buoyant station which could float a science package approximately 60 kilometers above the planet’s surface. The full-scale design concept has the capability of answering the most important scientific questions concerning Venus. This station is comprised of a 175-pound gondola supported by a16-foot-diameter balloon. The gondola contains a mock-up of instruments and supporting equipment designed to measure atmospheric composition, temperature, pressure, density, cloud structure and organic (biological) matter. Two drop sondes capable of gathering data to reconstruct lower atmosphere and surface structure are also included in the science package.”

By Charles O. Bennett.

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Credit: Aerospace Projects Review website

Rest In Space Mr. Bennett, Thank You:

www.celestis.com/participants-testimonials/charles-oren-b...
Credit: Celestis, Inc. website

Bummer:

www.space.com/venus-clouds-life-not-enough-water
Credit: Space.com website

But:

www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-selects-2-missions-to-stu...

Taken on: September 23, 2021

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