‘Space Bubble’ to Explore Venus Tested

Described as the “twin” of our planet VenusIt is known as the most Earth-like planet in our solar system. Studies conducted over the years have revealed that many features of Venus, such as its mass and gravity, are almost the same as our planet. However, the hot air and toxic gases detected on the surface of the planet require a decision on whether the planet is habitable or not. was blocking.

NASA engineers, on the other hand, continue their work at full speed to examine our sister planet in more detail. The “Space Balloon” project, which is NASA’s largest study on this subject, was successfully tested in the Nevada desert of the USA yesterday.

will examine the surface of Venus closely

Designed at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), this space balloon actually looks quite similar to the balloons in Cappadocia when viewed from the outside. But of course it is not. This “Aerobot” is actually of two intertwined balloons is formed. Helium gas in the inner balloon and this gas which allows to give and withdraw to the outer balloon an engine is available. The outer balloon is made of a much more flexible material compared to the balloons we know. on the surface of Venus Designed to withstand high temperatures and gases.

Although the balloon is not suitable for flying on the surface of the planet, it will be able to observe the planet by flying comfortably in the atmosphere thought to be “habitable” a few kilometers above the surface. After the sensors and cameras at the bottom of the balloon have studied the planet, this information Will send it to a second vehicle orbiting Venus. Thanks to this tool, all the information collected will be examined by NASA and it will be determined whether the planet is habitable or not.

Space balloon successfully tested

An off-the-shelf prototype of the Venus space balloon was recently tested in the Nevada desert in the US. The balloon, which was deliberately tested during the hottest hours of the day, was given extra heat before the tests began. In this way, the balloon in Venus possible performance tested. It was stated that Aerobot successfully completed the tests.

Of course, this Aerobot isn’t the only space balloon ever sent to Venus. Soviet Union in 1984 Vega 1 and Vega 2 He sent two space balloons named Venus to Venus until the energy of the two balloons was depleted (each balloon was approximately 48 hours was able to stay in the air) had collected data. When NASA will launch the Venus mission is currently unknown. Unknown.