ESA extends missions studying Mars, Venus and Earth's magnetosphere
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 05:42
in Astronomy & Space
ESA's Science Programme Committee has extended the operations of ESA's Mars Express, Venus Express and Cluster missions until 31 December 2009. The decision to extend the three successful missions was taken on 4 February this year. Mars Express, launched in June 2003, has been orbiting the Red Planet since the end of 2003, and has produced a treasure of discoveries...