Venus Express Tests Main Engine
Europe's Venus Express probe has successfully tested its main engine, which will be used to brake the spacecraft so it can enter orbit around Earth's cloud-shrouded neighbor. The 3-sec. burn, performed on the night of Feb. 16-17, came as a prelude to a 51-min. firing set for Apr. 11. Built by EADS...
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