Venus on Earth: DAVINCI Descent Camera System Tested

· Leonarddavid · July 15, 2026, 2:37 p.m.
Summary
NASA's DAVINCI project recently tested its descent camera system in Utah, simulating conditions on Venus to prepare for its upcoming mission to investigate the planet's atmosphere. The test involved using Crater Island as a proxy environment to ensure the camera's effectiveness for its 60-minute descent during the mission.
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