Solar Orbiter ready for close encounter with Venus
The European Space Agency (ESA) is ready to guide the ESA/NASA Solar Orbiter spacecraft through its closest encounter with ...
After flyby of Venus: Solar Orbiter leaves orbital plane of the solar system
Once again, the Solar Orbiter has flown close to Venus. This time, however, the probe was deflected in such a way that it is ...
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Exploring Venus may require exotic tech like balloons and 'aerobots'
"Exploring the clouds, say by balloon, can be done with technology that's ready today," Byrne told Space.com. "We could ...
How space missions make discoveries on the way to their main destinations
To get somewhere in outer space, you can’t exactly drive in a straight line. Orbits are tricky things, and sending a probe to ...
The 'love planet' Venus will look extra special on Valentine's Day
Venus – the planet named after the Roman goddess of love – will shine brightest this Valentine's Day in a rare cosmic ...
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ESA enlists Thales Alenia Space for mission to Venus
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Venus, the Planet of Love, Will Shine Bright on Valentine’s Day. Here’s How to See It
Around the time of your romantic dinner, head outside and look to the southwest to spot the super brilliant planet in the night sky ...
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Exploring Venus may require exotic tech like balloons and 'aerobots'
Work is also underway on NASA's DAVINCI (Deep Atmosphere Venus Investigation of Noble gases, Chemistry, and Imaging) mission that features a descent probe to plunge through the planet's clouds ...
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Venus, the 'love planet', will look extra special this Valentine's Day. Here's why.
In a cosmic coincidence, Venus — the planet named for the Roman goddess of love — will be at its brightest and best on ...