If interplanetary tourism ever becomes a thing, Venus definitely won't be a popular holiday destination. Carl Sagan described why the surface of the planet isn't somewhere you'd ever want to visit. Watch the full 1977 series with Carl Sagan here: rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch-royal-institution-christmas-lectures-archive 🚀 For even more mind-blowing space facts, don't miss the 2025 Christmas Lectures, supported by CGI, 28, 29 and 30 December on BBC Four and iPlayer. | Royal Institution of Gr

Captured by Soviet Venera landers, this color footage and audio come directly from the surface of Venus. The data reveals wind, lander vibrations, and the harsh conditions on a planet where extreme heat and pressure limit exploration to minutes. Follow @spaceeves #Venus #Venera #PlanetaryScience #SpaceHistory | SpaceEve