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

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

People visiting the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Sagamihara Campus near Tokyo applaud 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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