Exploring the Mysteries of Uranus: Scientists Dive In

Scientists have simulated a probe descending into the atmospheres of Uranus and Neptune, the two least understood planets in our solar system. The tests, conducted at Oxford University and the University of Stuttgart, simulated the heat fluxes and convective heating that a probe would experience upon entry into the atmospheres of these icy giants. Further tests will simulate actual entry rates, providing valuable information about the nature of these planets and potentially aiding in our understanding of planetary system formation. Both NASA and the ESA have expressed interest in visiting Uranus and Neptune in future missions.