History: December 8 (#4)

History: December 8 (#4)
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December 8, 2010 The Japanese solar-sail spacecraft IKAROS passes the planet Venus at a distance of about 80,800 km (50,200 mi).

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On December 8, in the year 20 10: The Japanese solar-sail spacecraft IKAROS passes the planet Venus at a distance of about 80,800 km (50,200 mi).

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Why December 8, 2010 matters: The Japanese solar-sail spac ecraft IKAROS passes the planet Venus at a distance of about 80,800 km (50,200 mi). What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: December 8, 2010 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: The Japanese solar-sail spacecraft IKAROS passes the planet Venus at a distance of about 80,800 km (50,200 mi). Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venus (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)