Historical Events tagged with "ikaro"

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Space Exploration

IKAROS Passes Near Venus

December 8th, 2010 14 years ago

The Japanese solar-sail spacecraft IKAROS successfully passed Venus at a distance of approximately 80,800 kilometers. Launched by JAXA in May 2010, IKAROS demonstrated solar sail technology, utilizing the pressure of sunlight for propulsion. During its flyby, the spacecraft collected valuable data about Venus, contributing to the understanding of the planet's atmosphere and environment. This mission marked a significant milestone in solar sailing.

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Space Exploration

JAXA's IKAROS Solar Sail Launch

May 21st, 2010 14 years ago

JAXA successfully launched the solar-sail spacecraft IKAROS aboard an H-IIA rocket from Tanegashima Space Center, Japan. IKAROS, which stands for Interplanetary Kite-craft Accelerated by Radiation Of the Sun, is notable for being the first spacecraft to demonstrate solar sail propulsion. After its launch, IKAROS was set to perform a flyby of Venus later that year, showcasing unique space exploration capabilities and advancing solar sail technology.

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