Q. 5362: SCIENTIFIC MISSION TO VENUS

Will the Minister of SPACE be pleased to state:-

(a) whether Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is considering a scientific mission to the Venus;

(b) if so, the details in this regard;

(c) whether ISRO has the expertise required for such a mission; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER: MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PG & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE (SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY):

(a) No, Sir.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) & (d) A Preliminary study carried out on ISRO Launch Vehicle Capabilities for Interplanetary Missions, indicates that, ISRO`s Launch Vehicle has the capability to launch a scientific satellite to Venus.

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