(2022): Venus

: Models published in 2022 revealed that Venus's "hot" oxygen corona varies significantly (by a factor of six) based on the solar cycle, explaining why it is most visible during solar maximums. 2. Astrobiology & Habitability

: A major mission concept paper published in Aerospace detailed the motivation for private and NASA-led missions specifically designed to search for habitability indicators in the clouds. Venus (2022)

2022 marked the beginning of a "new era" for Venus exploration following the selection of several upcoming missions. : Models published in 2022 revealed that Venus's