Some scientists think that Venus is a better candidate for humanity's next crewed mission. Scientists think space organisations ought to focus on Venus instead of Mars. What's worse is that no human could set foot on Venus' surface; it would mean instant death for Earthly life forms. Regardless, there are numerous reasons why scientists think we should be favouring exploration of Venus instead of Mars. Scientists now think a flyby above Venus would be a beneficial precursor to the Mars mission.

Source: The Guardian September 26, 2022 21:06 UTC