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Humans could colonise Venus in giant solar-powered airships

USA: NASA is exploring the idea of sending humans to live in solar-powered airships in the upper atmosphere of Venus.

The High Altitude Venus Concept (HAVOC) mission would use a helium-filled, solar powered airship around 130 metres long with a small capsule for carrying humans below it.

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