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Aircraft for Venus Surface Sample Return

Aircraft for Venus Surface Sample Return

Geoffrey A. Landis, NASA Subject Matter Expert

Description

Is it possible to design an aircraft that can fly in the harsh environment near the surface of Venus, capable of taking a sample from the surface to a height of 55 km above the surface?

Visualization of aircraft with a sample from the Venus surface approaching the balloon carrying the rocket to return the sample to Earth
Artist’s conception by Terrance Condrich, courtesy NASA Glenn Research Center

Project Objectives

Design an aircraft that can fly in the harsh environment near the surface of Venus, capable of taking a sample from the surface to a height of 55 km above the surface.

Type of Project

Prototype – Funding of up to $5,000.00 is available for the selected institution.

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Contact Information

Gerald Voltz
Education Program Specialist
Email: GRC-Ed-Opportunities@mail.nasa.gov

Phone: (216) 433-6656

Glenn Research Center – Office of STEM Engagement

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