Every few years, NASA announces its next wave of solar system exploration. This year, the four finalists for the space agency's Discovery Missions were announced and they all shared one conspicuous feature: volcanoes.
NASA Announces Slate of Discovery Mission Finalists, With One Thing In Common
The four potential targets for NASA's next Discovery Mission have been announced and they're all worlds with lots of volcanism.
The three potential destinations of NASA's next Discovery Mission, from left to right: Io, Venus and Triton. (Credit: NASA)
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