Latest about Venus
See bright Venus climb to its highest point in the night sky tonight
Venus is quite bright as it climbs high in the night sky on Monday (May 8) during its current period of evening appearances.
Planetary Society leads the charge to save NASA's VERITAS Venus mission
After dramatic budget cuts stalled NASA's VERITAS Venus mission, the nonprofit Planetary Society urges Congress for a revival.
Delays to NASA's VERITAS mission a major blow for Venus exploration
Three Venus missions in the Decade of Venus were planned to work in sync with each other. Scientists worry that delays to one are likely going to affect others.
This map of volcanoes on Venus is best we've ever made (image)
Scientists have built the most detailed map of the distribution of volcanoes on Venus, which is also the most complete volcano map of all planets in the solar system.
The deadly atmosphere on Venus could help us find habitable worlds. Here's how
Studying exoplanets similar to Venus could aid the search for habitable worlds by teaching us what not to look for in the universe.
NASA Venus mission VERITAS becomes collateral damage amid budget pressures
NASA's decision to indefinitely postpone the highly anticipated VERITAS mission to Venus has outraged and confused the team members.
Active volcano spotted on Venus. The planet's not dead yet.
Scientists studying data sent home by NASA's Magellan spacecraft in the early 1990s say they have found an active volcano on Venus.
Venus grade: NASA seeks a lander battery tough enough to survive Earth's evil twin
The surface of Venus is so extreme that even the best landers make it only a few hours before failing. NASA hopes a new type of battery will help.
