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    Interplanetary Transfer Orbit

    Date: 09 Nov 2005
    Satellite: Venus Express
    Copyright: ESA

    This diagram shows the interplanetary transfer orbit of the Venus Express spacecraft from launch till Venus capture. The paths travelled by Earth and Venus in the same period are indicated by the blue and brown arc respectively. Mercury's orbit is indicated by the black ellipse.


    Last Update: 09 Nov 2005

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