Union Minister says, ISRO has taken initiatives for feasibility studies on missions to Venus as well as Aeronomy studies
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Source: The post is based on the articleUnion Minister says, ISRO has taken initiatives for feasibility studies on missions to Venus as well as Aeronomy studies published in PIB on 15th December 2022

What is the News?

Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) has taken initiatives for feasibility studies on missions to Venus as well as aeronomy studies.

What is Aeronomy?

The term aeronomy was coined and introduced about 60 years ago. It refers to the scientific study of the upper atmospheric regions of the Earth and other solar system bodies. It covers the chemistry, dynamics and energy balance of both neutral and charged particles.

What is the ISRO’s mission to Venus?

Shukrayaan-1 is a planned mission to Venus by ISRO to study the surface and atmosphere of Venus. 

The mission is expected to be launched in 2024. The mission would include an orbiter and an atmospheric balloon probe.

Why should we study Venus?

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