America’s first planetary probe, Mariner 2, marked our first visit to Venus in 1962. As it flew by Venus, the probe measured the planet’s atmosphere, giving us insights into its composition and temperature extremes. What are our future plans for “Earth’s Twin,” Venus? Join Sara Seager, professor at MIT, and Bruce Campbell, a planetary scientist in the Museum’s Center for Earth and Planetary Studies, as they discuss our future plans to send a private mission to our inner neighbor and what new questions we bring with us on this trip.
The lecture is free; tickets are required. Reserve online at https://bit.ly/xspacetix-may26
Sponsored by L3Harris Technologies and United Launch Alliance