Launch site: Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
The Japanese H-2A rocket launch the Akatsuki spacecraft to Venus.
Also called Planet-C or Venus Climate Orbiter, the mission will study the planet's smothering, thick atmosphere from orbit. The H-2A rocket will fly in the 202 configuration with two large solid rocket boosters and no smaller motors.
Venus Climate Orbiter mission of Japan
http://www.stp.isas.jaxa.jp/venus/top_english.html
Congratulations!!
Ge0th 1 year ago
go rocketto! GO!!!
mickquick01 1 year ago
1st comment!! Fans all around the world wish Her a safe trip....
samuelleong 1 year ago