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Giada Arney is a planetary scientist and helps lead NASA’s upcoming DAVINCIMission. DAVINCI stands for “Deep Atmosphere Venus Investigation of Noble Gases, Chemistry, and Imaging” and the mission will provide clues to Venus’ past, hidden in surface rocks and atmospheric gases. During two flybys, the DAVINCI spacecraft will study the cloud tops in ultraviolet light and measure heat emanating from the surface of the planet’s night side in search of geological clues of the planet's mysterious past. Eventually, a probe will make an hour-long descent to the planet’s surface, taking thousands of atmospheric measurements and images as it goes to help scientists better understand the past and present of this enigmatic world. Giada is very excited about uncovering Venus’ hidden past. Leave your questions about Venus and DAVINCI in the comments and Giada will answer them!