Japan makes 2nd attempt to put probe into Venus' orbit

Japan makes 2nd attempt to put probe into Venus' orbit

Monitor image shows those working in the control room of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency at its Sagamihara Campus near Tokyo applauding on Dec. 7, 2015, as the thrusters of its probe Akatsuki burnt to put it into orbit around Venus to observe its atmosphere. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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