Scientists think that in the early days of the solar system, Venus may have been similar to present-day Earth. But a greenhouse effect turned all surface water into vapour, leaving the surface of Venus covered in volcanic rock, blasted by high temperatures and pressures. 🎥: NASA | Canadian Space Agency

This video combines real radar imagery and surface data from past Venus missions, revealing a world hidden beneath thick clouds and extreme heat. The audio is a sonification of scientific measurements, since sound cannot travel through space, offering an immersive way to experience Earth’s most hostile planetary neighbor. Follow @spaceeves #Venus #PlanetaryScience #SolarSystem #SpaceExploration | SpaceEve