Cosmic Twins or Total Strangers? India’s Mission to Venus Sparks Curiosity!

India is gearing up for its first mission to Venus, slated for launch in March 2028! Recently approved by the Union Cabinet, this marks ISRO’s second interplanetary mission since the success of 2013 Mars Orbiter Mission. The mission will observe Venus from orbit, aiming to reveal the mysteries of our earth's fiery twin.When it comes to size and structure, Venus is the closest planet to Earth among all the planets in our solar system. Understanding Venus's past could help explain why the two worlds diverged so much. According to NASA, Venus's surface reaches 900 degrees Fahrenheit, and its atmosphere is mostly sulfuric acid. How, exactly, can something so identical have such a different vibe is the question. What are the reasons behind that?(Source: Google Images) Researchers want to know more about planet evolution and habitability, thus they are searching for answers to these questions that pop up in a variety of sources. Data can further disclose knowledge of the criteria needed for life to survive. "India has now been able to take off with its ambitious space vision and roadmap," said S. Somanath, chairman of ISRO, in an interview with the Indian news channel NDTV.Further Info About This Spacial Passion Project ~ (Source: Google Images) Under the direction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the nation's cabinet approved the $2.7 billion on Wednesday, September 18. The funds include $253 million (21 billion rupees) for India's Chandrayaan-4 mission. The project's goal is to gather an undetermined mass of samples at Shiv Shakti Point, where the now-dormant Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft landed close to the lunar south pole. Because of the area's apparent abundance of water ice—which scientists believe can be mined for both rocket fuel and life support—spacefaring nations are very interested in it.