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Eumetsat moves weather satellite from Ariane 6 to Falcon 9
WASHINGTON — European weather satellite operator Eumetsat has shifted the upcoming launch of a weather satellite from an Ariane 6 ...
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ESA takes first step to modify georeturn policies
WASHINGTON — European Space Agency member states have taken a step towards modifying long-standing policies that award contracts for agency ...
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Three Landmark Rocket Launches You Must Watch
People watch as the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket lifts off from launch pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space … [+] ...
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”Cosmic Dance Of Fire And Ice”
The star system is located 3,400 light-years away. The European Space Agency (ESA) on Friday shared a stunning picture of ...
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ESA-China moon cooperation could end with Chang’e-6
HELSINKI — European-Chinese cooperation in lunar exploration could come to an end despite successful collaboration in the ongoing Chang’e-6 mission. ...
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Falcon 9 launches ESA’s EarthCARE mission
WASHINGTON — A Falcon 9 successfully launched an Earth science mission for Europe and Japan May 28 as part of ...
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ESA selects Thales Alenia Space and The Exploration Company for commercial cargo program
WASHINGTON — The European Space Agency has selected one of the continent’s largest space companies and one of its best-funded ...
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Ariane 6 inaugural launch planned for first half of July
WASHINGTON — The first launch of the Ariane 6 is expected in the first half of July as the vehicle ...
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Falcon 9 launches Galileo navigation satellites
WASHINGTON — A Falcon 9 successfully placed into orbit a pair of Galileo navigation satellites April 27 in a launch ...
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A new era: Ariane 6 maiden launch campaign gets underway
8 On July 5, 2023, the Ariane 5 launch vehicle took flight for the last time, thus ending a storied ...