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Akatsuki - NASA Satellite

The Venus Climate Orbiter mission (PLANET-C), or Akatsuki, is studying the atmospheric circulation of Venus. Recovering from missed orbit insertion in 2010 and entering Venus orbit in 2015, Akatsuki is Japans first successful mission to explore another planet.

Akatsuki Mission Information

Mission Details

NameAkatsuki
Launch DateMay 21, 2010
Mission TypeUnmanned
TypeSatellite
Launch VehicleH-2A
Launch SiteTanegashima Space Center, Japan

Satellite Details

ApplicationStudy weather patterns on Venus, confirm lightning in thick clouds, search for signs of active volcanism
Mass320 Kg

Space Organization Details

CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
OrganizationNASA
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