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Thoughts on Venus

ESA astronaut discusses Venus

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As Venus Express arrives at its namesake destination, ESA astronaut Claude Nicollier discusses the enigmatic planet and muses on its beauty and fascinating planetary evolution.

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Mapping Venus' atmosphere in 3D Mysterious haze and heavy water on Venus Venus vortex: initial images from capture Venus Express powers into orbit Drama in mission control Ears to the sky Pathways in space Critical manoeuvres Wavelength windows Science from above Volcanoes and lava flows Alien greenhouse Amateur eyes on a hot planet The passion of Venus VEX mission control audio loop

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