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Venus Express media event highlights
 
11 April 2006
A selection of images from the media event held 11 April 2006 at ESA's Space Operations Centre to brief members of the press and guests on the spectacular entry of Venus Express into orbit around the hothouse planet.
 
 
Briefing the media
Venus Express project scientist briefs media
 
 
Science on stage
Scientists brief media and guests at the Venus Express orbit insertion event
 
 
M. Warhaut reports from MCR
Flight Operations Director Manfred Warhaut reports live from MCR
 
 
 
 
Feature
 ESA astronaut C. Nicollier on voyaging to Venus VOI highlights and press conference
ESApod: Venus Express
VOI updates
Venus Express’ initial orbit matches expectationsVenus Express 'talks' to EarthVenus Express main engine burn endedVenus Express reappears from behind VenusPre-planned thrill - Venus Express disappears behind VenusVenus Express main engine burn startsVenus Express slews and prepares to ‘brake’Venus Orbit Insertion timeline Looking at VenusArtist's impression of Venus Express orbiting Venus
ESA’s Venus Express to reach final destination
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Venus Express operationsWebcam from ESOC
 
 
 
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