Fact Sheet
Expressway to Venus
Venus Express glides above the cloud-covered face of Venus in this artist's concept. Launch of the European craft, which is based on the design of the successful Mars Express, was delayed from October 26 because technicians discovered contamination inside the craft's launch container. No new launch date has been set, although liftoff likely will be delayed until early November. When it arrives at Venus next year, it will conduct the most extensive study to date of Venus' hot, dense, noxious atmosphere. [Credit: ESA]
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