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Article: Venus Express probe to clarify 3 riddles, says Chinese astronomer
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- Xinhua News Agency
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- November 9, 2005
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Venus Express probe to clarify 3 riddles, says Chinese astronomer
TIANJIN, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) -- The successful launch of the Venus
Express probe by the European Space Agency will probably figure out
the "three Venus riddles", said a Chinese astronomer.
The probe is equipped with seven instruments aiming to explore the
surface and the atmosphere of the planet, which will help to make
clear some mysteries, said Yin Huaiqin, an astronautic expert with
the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp. on Wednesday.
Venus is constantly encircled by permanent hurricane force winds
blowing westward at a speed of 80 to 110 meters per second, much
faster than that of hurricanes or typhoons. The Venus ...