[amsat-bb] Akatsuki Failed To Achieve Orbit Around Venus

http://www.jaxa.jp/press/2010/12/20101208_akatsuki_e.html http://spacecoalition.com/blog/japans-venus-orbiter-not-injected-into-planne...

The spacecraft is now in solar orbit and still operating. The next opportunity for orbital insertion is in 6 years.

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Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL