"Unveiling the Mysteries: Scientists Dive into Uranus through Simulation"
Scientists have simulated a mission to explore the atmospheres of Uranus and Neptune, the only two planets that have not been directly explored by spacecraft. Using Oxford University's hypersonic plasma tunnel, the researchers reached simulated velocities of 11.8 miles per second, but fell short of the speeds required for a probe to make significant progress. Developing a probe that can withstand the high pressures and temperatures of these planets' atmospheres is a challenge, but there is growing support for exploring Uranus and Neptune.