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EnVision is a planned Venus orbiter mission selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) as part of its Cosmic Vision program. Scheduled for launch in the 2030s, the spacecraft will conduct comprehensive radar imaging of Venus's surface and atmospheric studies to investigate the planet's geologic history and climate evolution. The mission aims to provide data that could help explain why Venus, despite being similar in size to Earth, evolved so differently. EnVision represents one of several new Venus exploration initiatives planned by space agencies in the 2030s timeframe.

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What is the EnVision space mission?

EnVision is a planned Venus orbiter mission selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) as part of its Cosmic Vision program. The spacecraft is scheduled for launch in the 2030s.

What will the EnVision spacecraft study on Venus?

EnVision will conduct comprehensive radar imaging of Venus's surface to investigate its geological history. It will also perform atmospheric studies to understand how the planet evolved into its current extreme state.

When is the ESA EnVision mission scheduled to launch?

The European Space Agency currently schedules the EnVision mission for launch in the 2030s. Once it arrives at Venus, it will join other atmospheric and surface probes studying the planet.

Is NASA involved in the ESA's EnVision Venus mission?

Yes, NASA is a key collaborator on the EnVision mission, contributing a synthetic aperture radar instrument called VenSAR. This partnership allows the ESA to utilize American radar expertise for the Venus surface mapping.

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