Venus clouds may contain 60% water, challenging decades-old theories about the planet’s sulfuric acid aerosols

Venus clouds may contain 60% water, challenging decades-old theories about the planet’s sulfuric acid aerosols

Recent re-evaluation of 1978 Pioneer Venus data has unveiled that the clouds of Venus contain a significantly higher concentration of water than previously thought. Notably, these clouds also harbor substantial quantities of iron sulfate alongside sulfuric acid. This revelation challenges the traditional perspective that Venusian clouds consist exclusively of sulfuric acid, hinting at iron's substantial role and raising intriguing questions abou…