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Tag Archives: IKAROS
Japan’s Venus Climate Orbiter Will Probe the Secrets of the Planet’s Atmosphere
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has recently announced what is hopefully the final launch date for its Venus Climate Orbiter. After several delays and changes of schedule, the date has now been set for Tuesday, May 18, 2010. In … Continue reading
Posted in Astronomy, Planets, Venus
Tagged Akatsuki, IKAROS, interplanetary meteorology, JAXA, Orbiter, probes, Venus Climate Orbiter, Venusian atmosphere
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Solar Sailing Comes of Age With IKAROS and Lightsail I
This is an article about lightsails, an idea that has been around for a long time, and is now approaching reality. Both the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and America’s Planetary Society have plans underway to launch and test prototype lightsails. … Continue reading
Posted in Astronomy, Planets, Sun, Venus
Tagged Cosmos I, IKAROS, JAXA, Lightsail, lightsails, propulsive force, solar power, solar radiation, solar sail, Venus Express
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