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Exciting News: Veritas Mission Set to Launch in November 2032
After a successful funding round, the Veritas mission is gearing up for its launch in November 2032. This announcement has been welcomed with enthusiasm by Dan Nunez, the deputy project scientist at JPL. Nunez expressed his gratitude to the community for their support and highlighted the significance of this upcoming mission.
VERITAS, scheduled for launch in November 2032, will follow in the footsteps of the DAVINCI mission to Venus. The momentum in Venus science is on the rise, with plans to reach Venus by mid-2033 for scientific observations.
Engineers working on the DAVINCI mission have completed successful experiments testing the probe’s cameras and instruments. The descent through Venus’ atmosphere will be a critical moment, with all data needing to be transmitted back to Earth for analysis.
The latest development in the DAVINCI mission involved a prototype of the extreme temperature plunge probe, which performed well under Venus’ harsh conditions. This achievement was praised by Goddard’s DAVINCI managers and shared with top officials at NASA and the White House.
The positive outlook extends to the Veritas mission, with Nunez acknowledging the support from science advocacy groups and the community in keeping the mission alive.
Source: arstechnica.com
