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DAVINCI (Deep Atmosphere Venus Investigation of Noble gases, Chemistry, and Imaging) is a planned NASA mission designed to study Venus, our nearest planetary neighbor and a planet similar in size and composition to Earth. This mission aims to better understand Venus’s atmosphere and determine how it formed and evolved, and whether it ever had an ocean. DAVINCI will send a probe to descend through the planet’s thick atmosphere, making precise measurements of noble gases and other elements to uncover clues about its origin and evolution. Additionally, the mission will capture high-resolution images of the Venusian surface, specifically focusing on the geological features that are similar to Earth. Scheduled for launch in the late 2020s, DAVINCI seeks to provide significant insights into the planet’s potential habitability and contribute to our broader understanding of terrestrial planets in the solar system.