text: The author of the article "The challenge of exploring Venus" is stating his choice on what Nasa is doing. He is making it very clear that he wants people to explore Venus. He gave a hint in one part of his story. For example he says "Striving to meet the challenge presented by Venus has valuse, not only becuase og insite to be gained on the planet its self." He's is giving his full suport on Nasa's choice to go and study Venus. He also is saying to keep trying even though it is dangerous. In the text it says that "A thick atmoshpere of almost 97% carbon dioxide blankets Venus." This Is saying that its very dangerousover there on Venus and the pressure could destroy everything there.