The Americans will send a swarm of kites to Venus. They will explore the atmosphere and look for traces of life

Published April 12, 2021

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An EN24 story about using swarms of kites to explore the atmosphere above Venus mentioned a concept developed by UB researchers led by Javid Bayandor, an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

Called BREEZE, the project uses a special spacecraft with a flat disc-shaped body similar to that of a stingray. Equipped with fins, the craft would be able  to efficiently “swim” in the atmosphere of a planet torn by powerful winds.

Read the story here.