Thales Alenia Space To Build ESA EnVision Spacecraft

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EnVision, Europe’s next Venus orbiter, is due to perform an aerobraking maneuver to position itself for its scientific exploration.

Credit: ESA
The European Space Agency has signed a deal with Thales Alenia Space to build the EnVision spacecraft to explore Venus from its inner core to upper atmosphere, the company said. The €367 million ($383 million) contract includes production of the vehicle carrying five scientific instruments and a...
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