The distance from Earth to Mars changes dramatically depending on where the planets are in their orbits. At closest approach, when Mars and Earth are on the same side of the Sun, the distance between the planets can be as low as 54.6 million kilometers. At their greatest separation, when the planets are on opposite sides of the Sun, they can be as far as 401 million km apart.
DEFINITION of 'Joint Venture-JV'. A business arrangement in which two or more parties agree to pool their resources for the purpose of accomplishing a specific task. This task can be a new project or any other business activity.
n. a joint venture among individuals and/or corporations to accomplish a particular business objective, such as the purchase, development, and sale of a tract of real property, followed by division of the profits.