text: Dedicated to the study of Venus, the author claims how not even the dangers will get in his way. They will just simply work their way around them. What makes the study of venus so important is the large possiblity that it used to be just like how Earth is now. If that's true, first off, the only way to be able to know that for certain is to study it. Secondly, we need to know the dangers of what our world could become. In paragraph 8 of "The Challenge of Explorating Venus", The author says, "Striving to meet the challenge presented by Venus has value, not only because of the insight to be gained on the planet itself, but also because human curiosity will likely lead us into many equally intimidating endeavors. Our travels on Earth and beyond should not be limited by dangers and doubts but should be expanded to meet the very edges of imagination and innovation." In this quote, the detrmination of the author clearly shines through. There are many "challenges" of venus, like the clouds in the atmosphere made up of highly corrosive sulfuric acid, and how the surface temperature would liquify many mentals. But like in the quote, the studies of Venus need to be continued so that people aren't left to wonder if our would could become like Venus.