Venus

Venus is the second planet from the Sun. It is the closest planet to Earth, and has the thickest atmosphere and highest Karman line of any Planet. Like Mercury, Venus has no moons.

Around Venus
See also: Venus Activities

Venus is the second-cheapest planet to reach in the Solar System. Coupled with its high mass, it is well suited for Gravity Assists.

A player wishing to set up a colony on the surface of Venus may want to make a Space Station or fuel depot so that rockets can land and return to Earth easily.

Venus’ Atmosphere
See also: Venus Return Mission

Venus has a thick, yellowy atmosphere that extends up to 40 kilometers above the surface. Since it is 5 times as dense as Earth’s, it is very useful for Aerobraking and making descents with Parachutes.

The high density also makes it very difficult to return to orbit. When making a craft to return from the surface, make sure that it is as aerodynamic as possible.

Venus’s Surface
See also: Venus Landing Mission

Venus’ surface is covered in large volcanoes that can extend several kilometers into the air. Although it may be difficult, landing on top of one of the volcanoes may be useful for returning to orbit.

Since the terrain is often uneven, surface bases may not work very well, but rovers can operate just fine.

Special Orbits

 * Synchronous Orbit: 3,242.43 km

Trivia

 * Venus is one of the hardest planets to return from. Doing so may get you recognized as a good player.
 * Venus may have had water once.
 * Venus is named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty.
 * The sun rises in the East and sets in the West on Venus.
 * Venus can cast shadows on Earth that are visible at night.