text: Paragraph two elaborates mostly on comparing the planets Stating, "Often referred to as Earth's "twin" Venus is the closest planent to Earth in terms of density and size." Connections and inferences can be made from this statement on how Earth and Venus might be similar. While in the 8th paragraph the author claims, "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. Meaning technology should grow enough to keep us hungry for exploring Venus.