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[i]This weekend, the golf cart-sized Japanese spaceship named Akatsuki could become a national hero. Or it could end up a national disgrace. Five years ago, the innovative ship took aim at Venus — and missed. Rather than swinging into orbit Venus as planned, Akatsuki sailed past its target, becoming another embarrassment for a Japanese space-exploration program plagued with mishaps. Now, Akatsuki is poised for a comeback five years to the day after its worst moment. At roughly 7 pm ET Sunday, the spacecraft will make a risky bid to orbit Venus and redeem its honor.[/i]
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