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Venus as a More Convenient Planet for Colonization than Mars

It sounds strange, but in my view, it is easier to create a permanent base for astronauts on Venus. Why is that? After all, everyone knows that it is completely fierce environment, with high temperatures and pressure at the surface.

So, how can this be done? Probably, it is necessary to create a settlement in the atmosphere. At a certain altitude on Venus, there exist normal pressure and temperature, as well as the absence of sulfuric acid.

Page published: February 05, 2026