NASA probe captures first-of-their-kind images of Venus surface

The new WISPR images are compared with radar images

(Picture: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center/Joy Ng)

A NASA probe has captured its first visible light images of the surface of Venus from space, highlighting distinct features of the planet’s surface.

The first-of-their kind images has allowed scientists at the space agency to peer under the thick clouds which usually smother Venus’ surface.