Thin cloud layer close to Venus's South Pole

Paris, 9 November 2006

Thin cloud layer close to Venus's South pole

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One year after its launch on 9 November 2005 and a few months into its science phase, ESA's Venus Express keeps working well and continues to gather lots of data about the hot and noxious atmosphere of the planet. Newly released images show additional details of the thick cloud deck that surrounds Venus.