The author supports that despite the dangers of the planet, Venus has been the most

Earth-like planey in our solar system. In the text it states, "Astronomers are fascinated by Venus because it may well once have been the most Earth-like planet in our solar system"(4). This tells the reader that although Venus has dangers it presents, the planet has some Earth like features.

These features may include a surface of rocky sediment and valleys, mountains, and craters. In the text it states,"The planet has a surface of rocky sediment and includes familiar features such as valleys,mountains, and crafters"(4). This helps the reader understand the Earth-like features Venus has.

Although the value of returning to Venus seems indisputable Nasa has one compelling idea for sending humans to study Venus. NASA suggest floating above the fray of Venus. In the text it states, "The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has one particulary compelling idea for sending humans to study Venus . NASA's possible solution to the hostile conditions on the surface of Venus would allow scientists to float above the fray"(5). this let's the reader know how NASA is working on sending humans to study Venus.