text: Further into the article, the author answers the important question "why?" Why would anyone want to put themselves at these risks? Why is Venus worth all of the trouble? The answer is, "Astronomers are fascinated by Venus because it may well once have been the most Earth-like planet in our solar system." The author wants people to realize that Venus has the potential to be almost identical to Earth, but the author also includes that scientists cannot be certain without further exploration. The potential of Venus being another part of our world is certainly going to excite many astronaunts and explorers to go make it certain.