Japan to launch Venus probe and ‘space yacht’

By Stars & Astronomy On June 13th, 2010

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. View full post on Tag: Space Exploration – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

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