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Monday, May 17, 2010

PLANET-C to Venus and Solar Sail Project Launch Delayed by Weather in Japan


Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has announced a decision to 'scrub' the May 18, 2010 first launch attempt of the Venus Climate Orbiter "AKATSUKI" (PLANET-C) by H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 17 (H-IIA F17) because of inclement weather conditions at the Tanegashima Space Center. A new launch date has been set by launch team managers for Friday, May 21, 2010 at 6:58 AM Japan Standard Time (JST). More from the BBC.

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