191: Back to Venus with Dr. Getty

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191: Back to Venus with Dr. Getty

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Nov 22, 2021

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Dr. Stephanie Getty tells us about DAVINCI, which will go to Venus. DAVINCI will scan the planet during three flybys, and will deploy a probe. She explains how engineers will protect the probe's instruments from Venus' harsh environment, and how you can't build a spacecraft without meetings and emails.

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Nov 22, 2021

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