text: Next, the author further supports his claim by explaining why groups like NASA want to explore Venus. In the article, the author claims the reasons scientists want to explore Venus are "...[Venus] may well have been the most Earth-like planet in our solar system." The author also says "...[Venus] could have supported various forms of life" and "The value of returning to Venus seems indisputable..." These excerpts from the article help the author support his claim very well by comparing the reasons for exploring Venus with the dangers of doing so.