NASA's Mission

In 2029, NASA will launch the DAVINCI probe to the surface of Venus with atmospheric entry in 2031.

As DAVINCI descends to the surface, the probe will collect gas samples from Venus' atmosphere and gather any relevant data about the gas samples. 

Both Earth and Venus exist in the "Goldilocks Zone", meaning both planets are at the perfect distance from the sun so water can remain in a liquid state. However, Earth and Venus are vastly different, with Earth having the perfect atmosphere to support life and Venus being a giant ball of gas. With DAVINCI, NASA hopes to learn more about Venus' atmosphere, its evolutionary history, and perhaps the answer to the most important question of all: Will Earth become like Venus?