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Venus Evolution Through Time: Key Science Questions, Selected Mission Concepts and Future Investigations

Korablev, Oleg; Marcq, Emmanuel; Hensley, Scott +42 more

In this work we discuss various selected mission concepts addressing Venus evolution through time. More specifically, we address investigations and payload instrument concepts supporting scientific goals and open questions presented in the companion articles of this volume. Also included are their related investigations (observations & modelin…

Mineralogy of the Venus Surface

Gilmore, Martha S.; Ghail, Richard; Helbert, Jörn +6 more

Surface mineralogy records the primary composition, climate history and the geochemical cycling between the surface and atmosphere. We have not yet directly measured mineralogy on the Venus surface in situ, but a variety of independent investigations yield a basic understanding of surface composition and weathering reactions in the present era whe…