Links and Documentation - EnVision

ESA Documentation

EnVision Red Book (Definition Study Report for the mission adoption, ESA 2023)
EnVision Yellow Book (Assessment Study Report for the mission selection, ESA 2021, now superseded by the Red Book above)
EnVision Acronyms
EnVision Reference science publications list (from November 2023)

Recent Venus related scientific journal publications

V.S. Solomatov, et al. (2025): On the possibility of convection in the Venusian crust, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pepi.2025.107332.
M. Imai, et al.,(2025): A GCM study of synoptic-scale vortices in the lower cloud layer on Venus, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13538-025-01723-y.
F. Marques de Souza, et al. (2025): Wave Mode Occurrence Distribution Around Venus: A VEX Statistical Study. Braz J Phys 55, 96, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13538-025-01723-y
K. Peter, et al. (2025): The variability of the topside ionospheres of Venus and Mars as seen by recent radio science observations, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icarus.2025.116469.
E. Neefs, et al. (2025): VenSpec-H spectrometer on the ESA EnVision mission: Design, modeling, analysis. Acta Astronautica, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2024.10.018.
T. Constantinou, et al. (2024): A dry Venusian interior constrained by atmospheric chemistry, Nature Astronomy, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41550-024-02414-5.
L. Conan, et al. (2024): The VenSpec-U spectrometer onboard EnVision: sensitivity studies, SPIE Proceedings Volume 13144, Infrared Remote Sensing and Instrumentation XXXII; 131440L (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3027500.
B. Lustrement, et al. (2024): Design of the VenSpec-U instrument: a double UV imaging spectrometer to analyze sulfured gases in the Venus’ atmosphere, SPIE Proceedings Volume 13144, Infrared Remote Sensing and Instrumentation XXXII; 131440K (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3028252.
G. Alemanno, et al. (2024): Spectral mixing analysis of laboratory emissivity spectra for improved VenSpec-M/VEM data interpretation, SPIE Proceedings Volume 13144, Infrared Remote Sensing and Instrumentation XXXII; 131440J (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3027471.
A. Pohl, et al. (2024): Proton irradiation qualification of the vSWIR InGaAs imaging sensor for the VEM and VenSpec-M instruments on VERITAS and EnVision, SPIE Proceedings Volume 13144, Infrared Remote Sensing and Instrumentation XXXII; 131440H (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3028057.
T. Hagelschuer, et al. (2024): The Venus Emissivity Mapper (VEM): instrument design and development for VERITAS and EnVision, SPIE Proceedings Volume 13144, Infrared Remote Sensing and Instrumentation XXXII; 131440G (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3028082.
S. Robert, et al. (2024): Scientific objectives and instrumental requirements of the IR spectrometer VenSpec-H onboard EnVision, SPIE Proceedings Volume 13144, Infrared Remote Sensing and Instrumentation XXXII; 131440W (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3027948.
G.S. Székey, et al. (2024): Development of a filter wheel for VenSpec-H, SPIE Proceedings Volume 13144, Infrared Remote Sensing and Instrumentation XXXII; 131440F (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3028000.
R. De Cock, et al. (2024): Design of the VenSpec-H instrument on ESA’s EnVision mission: development of critical elements, highlighting the FFCP, and grating, SPIE Proceedings Volume 13144, Infrared Remote Sensing and Instrumentation XXXII; 131440E (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3027637.
A. Fitzner, et al. (2024): Electrical integration of the VenSpec spectrometer consortium: an architecture trade-off, SPIE Proceedings Volume 13144, Infrared Remote Sensing and Instrumentation XXXII; 131440D (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3027605.
G.E. Arnold, et al. (2024): Perspectives of infrared and ultraviolet spectroscopy in the exploration of the Venusian atmosphere and surface against the background of future missions: an overview and outlook, SPIE Proceedings Volume 13144, Infrared Remote Sensing and Instrumentation XXXII; 131440B (2024), https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3027282.
F. Wolff, et al (2024): The VenSpec suite organization: collaborative development from instrument proposal to scientific analysis, SPIE Proceedings Volume 13144, Infrared Remote Sensing and Instrumentation XXXII; 131440C (2024), https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3027459.
M. Cohen, et al. (2024): Planetary Waves Drive Horizontal Variations in Trace Species in the Venus Deep Atmosphere, https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ad76a8.
A.M. Gargiulo, et al. (2024): Joint determination of Venus gravity and atmospheric density through EnVision radio science investigation, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2023.12.010.
Y. Musseau, et al. (2024): The viscosity of Venus' mantle inferred from its rotational state, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icarus.2024.116245.
T. Kenkmann, et al. (2024): Structural analysis and evolution of large Venusian coronae: Insights from low-angle faults at coronae rims, Planetary and Space Science, vol. 250, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pss.2024.105955.
M.S Chaffin, et al. (2024): Venus water loss is dominated by HCO⁺ dicossiative recombinations, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-024-07261-y.
D. Sulcanese, et al. (2024): Evidence of ongoing volcanic activity on Venus revealed by Magellan, Nature Astronomy, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41550-024-02272-1.
L. Z. Hadid, et al. (2024): BepiColombo observations of cold oxygen and carbon ions in the flank of the induced magnetosphere of Venus, Nature Astronomy, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41550-024-02247-2.
J. E. Silva et al. (2024): Atmospheric gravity waves in Venus dayside clouds from VIRTIS-M images, Icarus, Volume 415, 116076, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icarus.2024.116076
A. Martinez et al. (2024): Three-dimensional Venusian ionosphere model, Icarus, Volume 415, 116035, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icarus.2024.116035
K. Mráziková, et al (2024): A Novel Abiotic Pathway for Phosphine Synthesis over Acidic Dust in Venus' Atmosphere, Astrobiology, Vol. 24, iss 4, https://doi.org/10.1089/ast.2023.0046.
A.D. Tessier et al. (2024): Heng-o Corona, Venus: Dyke swarms record evolution of its underlying mantle plume, Icarus, Volume 417, 116090, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icarus.2024.116090
L. Sabbeth et al. (2024): Constraints on corona formation from an analysis of topographic rims and fracture annuli, Earth and Planetary Science Letters, Volume 633, 118568, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsl.2024.118568
C. Wilson et al. (2024): Possible Effects of Volcanic Eruptions on the Modern Atmosphere of Venus, Space Science Reviews, Volume 220, article number 31, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11214-024-01054-5
R. Ghail, et al. (2024): Volcanic and Tectonic Constraints on the Evolution of Venus, Space Science Reviews, Volume 36, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11214-024-01065-2A
M.V. Patsaeva et al. (2024): Wind Speed Variations at the Venus Cloud Top above Aphrodite Terra According to Long-term UV Observations by VMC/VENUS Express and UVI/AKATSUKI, Solar System Research, Volume 58, pages 148–162, https://doi.org/10.1134/S0038094623700053
V.V Shuvalov and B.A. Ivanov (2024): Impact Structures on Venus as a Result of Asteroid Destruction in the Atmosphere, Solar System Research, Volume 58, pages 163–175, https://doi.org/10.1134/S0038094623700089
C.H.G. Braga, et al. (2024): Geological history of the Atira Mons large shield volcano, Beta Regio, Venus. Planetary and Space Science, Vol. 244, 105879, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pss.2024.105879.
K.M. Ambili et al. (2024): On the role of minor neutrals in determining the characteristic features of the Venus ionosphere at low altitudes. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, Vol. 528 (4), pp 5601-5611, https://doi.org/10.1093/mnras/stae339.
T. Rimbot, et al. (2024): Galactic cosmic rays at 0.7 A.U. with Venus Express housekeeping data. Planetary and Space Science, Vol. 242, 105867, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pss.2024.105867.
G. Gallardo i Peres, J. Dall, P. J. Mason, R. Ghail, S. Hensley (2024): A Generalized Beta Prime Distribution as the Ratio Probability Density Function for Change Detection Between Two SAR Intensity Images With Different Number of Looks. IEEE Tansactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, Vol 62. https://doi.org/10.1109/TGRS.2024.3369509.
B.A. Campbell, S. Hensley (2024): Detecting surface change on Venus from Magellan and VERITAS radar images. Icarus, Vol. 407. 115773. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icarus.2023.115773
J. Helbert, R. Haus, G. Arnold, M. D'Amore, M. Maturilli, T. Säuberlich, H. Hiesinger (2023): The second Venus fly-by of BePiColombo mission reveals stable atmosphere over decades. Nature communicatios, 14, article 8225. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-43888-7.
A.J.P. Gülcher et al. (2023): Tectono-Magmatic Evolution of Asymmetric Coronae on Venus: Topographic Classification and 3D Thermo-Mechanical Modeling, JGR Planets Vol. 128 Iss. 11, https://doi.org/10.1029/2023JE007978.
A.C. Adams et al. (2023): Plume-Induced Delamination Initiated at Rift Zones on Venus, JGR Planets Vol.128, Iss.10, https://doi.org/10.1029/2023JE007879.
H.W. Hübers, Richter, H., Graf, U.U. et al. (2023): Direct detection of atomic oxygen on the dayside and nightside of Venus. Nat Commun. 14, 6812. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-42389-x.
D. Tomko, and Neslušan, L. (2023): Prediction of the collisions of meteoroids originating in comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner with Mercury, Venus, and Mars. Icarus 405, 119654. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icarus.2023.115694
James W. Head, Ivanov, M.A., and Basilevsky, A.T. (2023): Global geological mapping of Venus and the twenty-first-century legacy of William Smith: identification of challenges and opportunities for future research and exploration, in Butler, R. W. H., Torvela, T. and Williams, L. (Eds) Geological Mapping of Our World and Others. Geological Society, London, Special Publication 541, DOI: 10.1144/SP541-2023-30
R.R. Herrick and Hensley, S. (2023): Surface changes observed on a Venusian volcano during the Magellan mission, Science, Vol 379, Issue 6638, pp. 1205-1208, DOI: 10.1126/science.abm773.
A. Mahieux et al. (2023): Update on SO₂, detection of OCS, CS, CS₂, and SO₃, and upper limits of H₂S and HOCl in the Venus mesosphere using SOIR on board Venus Express, Icarus, DOI: 10.1016/j.icarus.2023.115556
A. Martinez et al. (2023): Exploring the variability of the venusian thermosphere with the IPSL Venus GCM. Icarus Vol 389, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icarus.2022.115272

The volcanic peak Idunn Mons in the Imdr Regio area of Venus, observed by VIRTIS onboard ESA's Venus Express. Copyright: ESA/NASA/JPL