The author thinks that studying Venus is worthy idea because the challege by Venus has value, explaining how challenge is the weather in Venus, and Venus is the closest planet to Earth.

First reason, the challenge by Venus has value. On paragharp 8 it state, "Striving to meet the challenge presented by Venus has value, not only because of the insight to be gained on the planet itself, but also human curiosity will likely lead us into many equally intimidating endeavors." This means that humans are interesting to know more about the value that has Venus. Also humans are planing to go to Venus.

Second reason, how challenge is the weather in Venus. On paraghrap 5 it state, " At thirty-plus miles above the surface, temperatures would still be toasty at around 170 degrees Fahrenheit, but the air pressure would be close to that sea level on Earth." This means that is doesn't metter how many miles they are from the surface, the temperature will be higher. Also the pressure of the air would be close.

Last reason, Venis is closest to Earth. On paraghrap 2 it state,"Venus is the closest planet to Earth in terms of density and size, and occasionally the closest in the distance too. Earth, Venus, and Mars, our other planery neighbor, orbit the sun at different speeds." This means that no one other planet is more closest to the Earth.

In conclusion, studying Venus result a good idea because when someone read "The Challenge of Exploring Venus" they can know about other planet. This article explain how is the life or would be the life in Venus, with the temperature, and the air pressure. This article makes the people imaginete how is Venus.