Japanese Orbiter began to study Venus

The Japanese Orbiter akatsuki in orbit around Venus, began full-scale study of the planet.

Five of the six measurement systems installed aboard a Japanese probe “akatsuki”, has begun to collect information on the orbit of Venus.

A full-scale research began as soon as he reached the planet.

The Japanese aerospace exploration Agency said that the probe is at a distance of about five hundred kilometers from Venus. Now running five of the six devices. The last planned complex, consisting of a camera for observing the electric discharge, will be launched in summer.

Now scientists are working on its settings. According to their calculations, the signals from the probe will be of good quality. The researchers also expect to receive them in a timely manner. During the test mode, all systems worked perfectly, even better than expected.

Space probe Japanese experts will work in space more than 2 thousand days and it is several times more than previously planned. The continuation of the mission is achieved through the adjustment of the trajectory carried out by the developers of the instrument. Recall that in may 2010 probe “akatsuki”, was sent from Baikonur to Venus Tanegashima.

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