Japan rocket to blast off with Venus probe and 'space yacht'
Monday, May 17, 2010 - 05:10
in Astronomy & Space
Japan was set to launch its first Venus probe Tuesday, using a rocket that will deploy an experimental "space yacht" propelled by solar particles bouncing off its kite-shaped sail.
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