Russia is apparently getting ready to return to the searing surface of Venus. The nation wants to launch Venera-D — a multi-vehicle mission involving a lander, balloon and orbiter — to Venus in 2036, ...

Russia is all set to begin efforts toward Venera-D or Venera-17, a renewed Venus landing mission. Expected to launch around 2036, Venera-D would include multiple vehicles and elements like a lander, a ...

Venus, long called Earth's 'evil twin' for its toxic clouds and crushing heat, is drawing fresh global attention. After decades of neglect, five major missions from NASA, ESA, ISRO and Roscosmos are ...