Europe’s space agency retires Gaia, the cosmic mapmaker
Europe's space agency, ESA, has retired the Gaia satellite after more than nine years of service. Launched in 2013, Gaia ...
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Satellite launcher set for blastoff in boost for Europe space ambitions
"This satellite makes it possible to produce very accurate military maps thanks to 3D imaging," he added. 'Autonomous access ...
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Europe back in space with new satellite launcher
Europe is back at independent space launches ... The rocket's first mission is to deploy France's CSO-3 spy satellite at an altitude of 800 km. This satellite is expected to boost the country's ...
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Europe's powerful Ariane 6 rocket launches for 2nd time ever, sending French spy satellite to orbit (video)
The Ariane 6 lifted off from Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana today (March 6) at 11:24 a.m. EST (1624 GMT; 1:24 p.m. local time in Kourou), carrying a French spy satellite aloft.
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Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket successfully puts French spy satellite into orbit
Europe's new rocket Ariane 6 successfully carried out its first commercial mission on Thursday, placing a French military satellite into orbit and confirming the continent's independent access to ...