Welcome to the Planets: Venus - Planetary profile and vital statistics, some pictures. NSSDC: Venus - From NASA's photo gallery. Venus - From "Views of the Solar System". Venus - Details on this planet. Venus - From The Nine Planets. Venus: Earth's troubled sister - Although it looks a lot like Earth, it's actually dramatically different. The Soviet Exploration of Venus - Extensive detail on the soviet missions between 1961 to 1984. Includes many images that have been digitally enhanced. Planet Venus - overview and pictures - Illustrated guide to Venus. Contains description, facts, statistics and a brief history. Venus Basic Information - Summary articles and related links. Venus - Facts, early knowledge and history of man's exploration of Venus. Venus - NASA's Windows to the Universe.