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.
Photodisc/Photodisc/Getty Images. An international venture refers to the entry of a domestic business into the global marketplace. While a company may go it alone when entering a global market, many often form joint ventures and collaborate with other domestic companies or companies in the foreign market.ften, two or more companies form legally contracted international joint ventures that become shared business operations distinct from each company's other activities. Microsoft and Dublin-based global management solutions company Accenture formed a joint venture in 2000 named Avanade.