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VOICE (Venus)

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As of: 01/06/2026Planned: proposed, timing unconfirmed

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Overview

Proposed Venus orbiter (Venus Volcano Imaging and Climate Explorer, VOICE) to study volcanism and climate, carrying radar and multispectral instruments. Timing is currently unconfirmed — this is a proposal, not a confirmed mission.

As of: 01 Jun 2026.

Quick facts

Status
planned
Planned
proposed, timing unconfirmed
Operator
CNSA (proposed)

Mission goals

  • Studying Venus's volcanism and climate
  • Radar and multispectral observations of Venus's surface and atmosphere

Timeline / milestones

  • timing unconfirmedMission still at the proposal stage

Scientific results / significance

Would be China's first independent Venus mission. Venus serves as a comparison case for a runaway greenhouse effect, making it relevant to climate research as well.

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