Venus Express launch
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Venus Express launch
Venus Express launch. The Venus Express spacecraft was launched in a Fregat vehicle on top of a Soyuz rocket. It lifted off on 9th November 2005 from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, and took 163 days to reach Venus. It arrived there in April 2006 and has been studying Venuss atmosphere. Venus Express is a virtual twin of ESAs Mars Express spacecraft, launched in 2003 to study Mars. In February 2007, it was announced that the Venus Express mission would be extended until May 2009
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2005 Ascending Baikonur Cosmodrome European Space Agency Exploration Flame Fregat Kazakhstan Launch Planetary Science Rocket Soyuz Space Craft Space Flight Space Probe Venus Venus Express Exhaust Flames
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This print captures the awe-inspiring moment of the Venus Express launch. On November 9th, 2005, at Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, a Soyuz rocket carrying the Venus Express spacecraft embarked on its extraordinary journey. The spacecraft was nestled within a Fregat vehicle as it soared into the vastness of space. Overcoming immense distances and challenges, it took 163 days for the Venus Express to finally reach its destination - Venus. Arriving in April 2006, this technological marvel began its mission to study and unravel the mysteries shrouding Venuss atmosphere. A virtual twin of ESAs Mars Express spacecraft launched three years prior, this remarkable feat showcased humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge beyond our home planet. In February 2007, news broke that the success of the mission led to an extension until May 2009. The image itself is nothing short of breathtaking - capturing a moment where science fiction becomes reality. The fiery exhaust flames from the chemical rocket illuminate both sky and ground as they propel this vessel towards new frontiers. It symbolizes mankind's insatiable curiosity and determination to explore uncharted territories in our solar system. This photograph serves as a testament to human ingenuity and collaboration between nations like Europe and Asia through organizations such as ESA (European Space Agency). It stands as a reminder that even amidst our daily lives here on Earth, there are those who venture into space in search of answers about our universe's wonders.
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