Extended Classic: Cosmic Queries: Venus with Dr. FunkySpoon

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Extended Classic: Cosmic Queries: Venus with Dr. FunkySpoon

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May 27, 2016

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Astrobiologist Dr. David Grinspoon and Leighann Lord answer questions from fans about Venus. NEW: 13-minute “Venusian Update” from Dr. FunkySpoon and Chuck Nice about Japan’s “never say die” Akatsuki orbiter and future US missions to our “Evil Twin.”

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