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ESA Awards €367M Contract for Venus Exploration Mission

1/29/2025

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The European Space Agency has entrusted Thales Alenia Space with a €367 million contract to create the EnVision spacecraft, set to launch in November 2031. This groundbreaking mission will delve into Venus's surface, atmosphere, and interior, unraveling the mysteries behind its divergent evolution from Earth, building on the legacy of the Venus Express mission.

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The European Space Agency has entrusted Thales Alenia Space with a €367 million contract to create the EnVision spacecraft, set to launch in November 2031. This groundbreaking mission will delve into Venus's surface, atmosphere, and interior, unraveling the mysteries behind its divergent evolution from Earth, building on the legacy of the Venus Express mission.