The Last Spacecraft Orbiting Venus Has Officially Died
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Japan's Akatsuki spacecraft, which studied Venus weather patterns for eight years after overcoming early engine problems, has been officially declared dead after losing contact in April 2024. The $300 million probe was Earth's only active connection to Venus, with future NASA and European missions planned for the 2030s.
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