Unveiling Venus: The Journey of Venus Express

The video discusses the dense atmosphere of Venus and the mystery of its rapid upper atmospheric circulation. The Venus Express mission, equipped with seven instruments, aims to study Venus's atmosphere and surface. The mission's launch faced delays due to contamination issues but is set to proceed with a Soyuz frigate. Once launched, Venus Express will embark on a 150-day journey to Venus, where it will provide daily updates and insights into why Venus, Earth's twin, evolved so differently.

What is the primary focus of the Planetary Fourier Spectrometer on the Venus Express?

• To measure the gravitational field of Venus

• To examine the lower atmosphere layers of Venus

• To analyze the upper atmosphere of Venus

• To study the surface of Venus

Why is the Venus Express mission significant for Europe?

• It is the first mission to study the Sun

• It is the first mission to study Earth's atmosphere

• It is Europe's first mission to Venus

• It is Europe's first mission to Mars

What issue caused the postponement of the Venus Express launch?

• A malfunction in the Soyuz launch vehicle

• Adverse weather conditions at the launch site

• A problem with the spacecraft's communication system

• Contamination inside the aerodynamic nose cone

What is the duration of the cruise phase for Venus Express?

• 100 days

• 150 days

• 200 days

• 250 days

When is the Venus Express expected to arrive at Venus?

• April

• March

• February

• January