Thursday, May 20, 2010

Japan launches Venus probe and solar sail
[ Thu, 20 May 2010 23:30:09 GMT ]

An unmanned H-2A rocket sends Japan's Akatsuki probe toward Venus from the Tanegashima Space Center on Friday. The Ikaros solar sail prototype hitched a ride as well.A powerful new Japanese spacecraft and experimental solar sail have blasted off together to start a six-month trek to explore Venus and cosmic parts beyond.


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