In 1962, the first spacecraft humans ever sent to another planet — Mariner 2 — went to Venus.
The first planet on which humans ever landed a probe — also Venus! But since then, Mars has been the focus of planetary missions. NPR science correspondent Geoff Brumfiel makes the case for why humans should reconsider visiting to Venus.
This episode was produced by Thomas Lu, edited by Gisele Grayson, and fact-checked by Ariela Zebede.
Short Wave Podcast
It’s science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.
