Venus
EnVision
EnVision is ESA’s Venus orbiter mission for studying the atmosphere, surface, and geological activity of Earth’s sister planet.
Planned; ESA’s factsheet keeps EnVision in development with a November 2031 launch target.
Official mission site ↗The mission
EnVision is ESA’s mission to Venus to study why Earth’s nearest planetary neighbor evolved so differently. The orbiter will investigate Venus’s atmosphere, surface, interior, and geological activity, helping scientists determine the role of water, climate evolution, and present-day activity on the planet.
The launch
- Launch
- November 2031
- Launch location
- Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
- Launch vehicle
- Ariane 64
- Orbit
- Venus Orbit
Mission timeline
ESA factsheet
Current overview
ESA’s official factsheet describes EnVision’s science goals and November 2031 planning window.
Open milestone source ↗Objectives
- 01
Map Venus’s atmosphere, surface, and subsurface in an integrated science campaign.
- 02
Investigate geological activity and the role of water in Venus’s evolution.
- 03
Build a comparative understanding of why Venus and Earth diverged so strongly.
Spacecraft
EnVision
ESA-led Venus orbiter designed to study atmosphere, surface, and geologic activity.
- Manufacturer
- Thales Alenia Space
Gallery
One image from EnVision.
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