Rate the following essay on its writing, argument, and language skills:
The author supports the idea that studying Venus is a worthy pursuit despite the dangers by explaining what the planet has to offer. The author explain why humans are so interested and drawn toward the planet. He informs the readers how Venus has its up's and down's but is still worth discovering. "Astronomers are fascinated by Venus because it may well once have been the most earth-like planet in our solar system." Knowing this information is what is drawing people to make the decision of discovering Venus and its secrets.

Through out the story the author is telling the readers how Venus is a place worthy to explore no matter how dangerous because of what its was and could be. Venus can be discovered and be a place where humans could survive. The planet also is a place full of secrets that no one can seem to get to. Having something so close and not being able to understand it draws more interest into learning more about Venus

despie the dangers. "Long ago, Venus was probably covered largely with oceans and could have supported various forms of life, just like Earth. Today, Venus still has some features that are analogous to those on Earth." This evidence from the passage tells how Venus once was and how people would be encouraged to take their time to explore what could be and what was on this planet that is so close but the information about it is so close.

In conclusion, the author supports the idea that studying Venus is a worthy pursuit despite the dangers very well. He include why people haven't been able to get much information from the planet to why people keep striving to learn more about the planet. He explained how to study the planet both safe and scientifically productive. "Furthermore, recall that Venus can sometimes be our nearest option for the planetary visit, a crucial considerstion given the long time frames of space travel. The value of returning to Venus seems indisputable, but what are the options for making such a mission both safe and scientifically productive?" The author made sure to put his knowing of the planets capablities of what the planet can offer humans in the long run.The planet Venus is a dangerous study but as the author stated "Our travels on Earth and beyond should not be limited by dangers and doubts but should be expanded to meet the very edges of imagination and innovation." Meaning don't let the obstacle of fear and danger get in the way of great exploration.

Score: 3