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The enabling technology we need more of is electronics that can work at 500 C. People have demonstrated small-scale integrated circuits, but nothing like a micr
by tlb 7y ago
The enabling technology we need more of is electronics that can work at 500 C. People have demonstrated small-scale integrated circuits, but nothing like a microprocessor. https://science.nasa.gov/technology/technology-stories/electronics-demonstrate-operability-in-simulated-venus-conditions https://science.nasa.gov/technology/technology-stories/elect...
- cytherean 7y agoNot really - we don't have to land on the surface of Venus to explore it. https://www.space.com/29140-venus-airship-cloud-cities-incredible-technology.html https://www.space.com/29140-venus-airship-cloud-cities-incre...
- tlb 7y agoThe atmosphere is opaque, so you can't see much from high up. The most interesting science (to me) would be to look for fossils or other signs of life, for which you have to land and dig.
- labster 7y agoNot much evidence would be able to survive those temperatures and acidity levels. If you really want to dig through the molten earth, bring a titanium shovel.