First Mars, then Venus!


Artist's impression of Venus Express orbiting Venus
 
In the foreground, Venus Express, which will study the Venusian atmosphere. Venus is like Earth's twin in someways and unlike in many others.

Mr. Southwood and Mr. Luton
 
On 17 June 2003, David Southwood, Director of Science for the European Space Agency, and Jean-Marie Luton, CEO of Starsem, signed the contract for the launch of Venus Express

Mr. Southwood and Mr. Luton
 
On 17 June 2003, David Southwood, Director of Science for the European Space Agency, and Jean-Marie Luton, CEO of Starsem, signed the contract of the Venus Express



Release date: 18 August 2005