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First Mars, then Venus!
 
18 June 2003

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

Credits: ESA. Illustration by Medialab.
 
 
Mr. Southwood  and Mr. Luton
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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

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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

Credits: ESA
 
 
Looking at VenusArtist's impression of Venus Express orbiting Venus
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