Planetary Science
Venus Express (VEX) was the first Venus exploration mission of the European Space Agency (ESA). Launched in November 2005, it arrived at Venus in April 2006 and began continuously sending back science data from its polar orbit around Venus. Equipped with seven scientific instruments, the main objective of the mission was the long term observation of the Venusian atmosphere.
Orbital Attempt
#4,743
RFSA Mission
#150
Pad Launch
#336
Location Launch
#1,247
Designator
2005-045
Nov 9, 2005, 3:33 AM
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The Baikonur Cosmodrome is a spaceport operated by Russia within Kazakhstan. Located in the Kazakh city of Baikonur, it is the largest operational space launch facility in terms of area. All Russian crewed spaceflights are launched from Baikonur.
Timezone
Asia/Qyzylorda
Local Launch Time
Nov 9, 2005, 9:33 AM
Total Launches
1,564
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
45.9650, 63.3050
