How challenging is venus to explore? The author thinks that even though it is very dangerous to explore we should still do it because it has numerous similar things to Earth. Venus is good for exploring because its close to us and it is close to us in density and size. Venus has a lot of similar things to Earth on it.

Venus and Earth have a lot of things in common. On Venus, its has craters, valleys, and moutains. The author states that "The planet has a surface of rocky sediment and includes familiar features such as valleys, mountains, and craters". This proves that Earth and Venus are a like. It is also our nearest option for a planetary visit at times. The author states this idea by saying, "Futhermore, recall that Venus can sometimes be our nearest option for a planetary visit, a crucial consideation given the long time frames of space travel".

NASA is coming up with ideas to make a vehicle that will hover thirty miles above the surface of Venus to stay out off the harsh conditions of its surface. The author proclaims in the text "Imagine a blimp-like vehicle hovering 30 or so miles above the roiling Venusian landscape". Researchers are working on things that could allow machines to with stand the conditions of Venus. In states in the text that "Many researchers are working on innovations that would allow our machines to last long enough to contribute meaningfully to our knowledge of Venus".

The author gave great vivid examples on comparing Earth and Venus. He also said some differences. He stated facts about Venus and how dangerous it actually is. He states in the text that "Our travels on Earth and beyond should not be limited by dangers and doubts but should expanded to meet the very edges of imaginations and innovations".