Parker Solar Probe Discovers Natural Radio Emission in Venus’ Atmosphere

During a brief swing by Venus, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe detected a natural radio signal that revealed the spacecraft had flown through the planet’s upper atmosphere. This was the first direct measurement of the Venusian atmosphere in nearly 30 years — and it looks quite different from Venus past. A study published today confirms that Venus’ upper … Continue reading Parker Solar Probe Discovers Natural Radio Emission in Venus’ Atmosphere