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  1. Venus Facts - NASA Science

    Apr 21, 2025 · Venus is similar in structure and size to Earth, and is sometimes called Earth's evil twin. Its thick atmosphere traps heat in a runaway greenhouse effect, making it the hottest …

  2. Venus - Science@NASA

    May 8, 2025 · Explore a curated collection of resources about Venus. These resources include activities that can be done at home, as well as videos, animations, printable graphics, and …

  3. About the Planets - Science@NASA

    May 28, 2025 · The first four planets from the Sun are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. These inner planets also are known as terrestrial planets because they have solid surfaces.

  4. Venus Resources - NASA Science

    Aug 26, 2025 · This page showcases our curated resources for those interested in learning more about Venus.

  5. Planet Sizes and Locations in Our Solar System - Science@NASA

    Apr 22, 2025 · Venus is the sixth largest planet in the solar system. Venus is about the same width as Earth, and has an equatorial diameter of about 7,521 miles (12,104 kilometers).

  6. Solar System Sizes - NASA Science

    Oct 24, 2003 · Outward from the Sun, the planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, followed by the dwarf planet Pluto. Jupiter's diameter is about …

  7. NASA’s TESS Finds Intriguing World Sized Between Earth, Venus

    May 23, 2024 · Using observations by NASA’s TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) and many other facilities, two international teams of astronomers have discovered a planet …

  8. Facts About Earth - Science@NASA

    Dec 5, 2025 · While Earth is only the fifth largest planet in the solar system, it is the only planet in our solar system with liquid water on the surface. Just slightly larger than nearby Venus, Earth …

  9. Venus Exploration - Science@NASA

    Jul 17, 2025 · Dozens of spacecraft have launched to explore Venus, but not all have been successful. NASA's Mariner 2 was the first spacecraft to visit any planet beyond Earth when it …

  10. Solar System Temperatures - NASA Science

    Feb 15, 2022 · Planetary surface temperatures tend to get colder the farther a planet is from the Sun. Venus is the exception, as its proximity to the Sun, and its dense atmosphere make it our …