Venus Express

Venus Express, taking a look at Venus from up close and personal

The Guarniero model is used in this illustration.

Mission Objectives
Venus Express's science objectives are to study the atmosphere, the plasma environment, and the surface of Venus in great detail.

Orbit
Venus Express is scheduled for launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan during November 2005. It will be carried into space by a Soyuz-Fregat rocket and placed immediately in its transfer orbit to Venus. Its journey through space will last 153 days. Once it is captured by Venusian gravity, Venus Express will take 5 days to manoeuvre into its operation orbit, looping around the poles of the planet. At its closest, it will reach an altitude of 250 kilometres and at its furthest, it will be 66 000 kilometres away from the planet. The mapping mission is due to last for 2 Venusian days, about 500 Earth days.

Close-up of the 1:10 scaled Venus Express scale model
Venus Express, detailsVenus Express, side view
click on each image for a larger picture of the scale 1:10 model



Venus Express scale 1:4

The 1:10 and 1:4 models are created using advanced design- and manufacturing techniques. The scale model has been made exactly matching the authentic designs, respecting all details.

Venus Express pin

An example of a possible pin of the Venus Express satellite. This particular example has been made with a width of 35 mm.Click on the image for a larger view.

Our space pins are made using high quality photo etching into which soft enamel is hand applied. Optional epoxy domes add a beautiful finish and even better permanence.

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Atelier Guarniero creates high quality space models, many of which are part of the ESA space program and of the International Space Station (ISS). Each scale model is made exactly matching the real spacecraft using information provided by the European space agency. At the moment we are working on a new line of rocket models beginning with the Soyuz launcher. We are planning to create a full line of rockets to complement our collection of satellites. Make sure to check back often to see pictures of every new satellite we produce.