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Launch Uncertainty Lingers as Ariane 6 Rocket Undergoes Engine Test
Following numerous delays and technical hiccups, the Ariane 6 rocket is undergoing a series of tests that could finally determine a launch period for the heavy-lift launch vehicle at some point next year. The European Space Agency (ESA) hopes to set a launch date for the long-delayed Ariane 6 rocket after it completes a series…
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The Best Spaceflight Images From July Will Make Your Head Explode
It was another bustling month for spaceflight, the dog days of summer are blazing with the added heat from botched engine tests and a trove of fiery rocket launches. As always, the past month of spaceflight presented a plethora of captivating visuals. July has come to a close, so it’s time for us to review…
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What to Know About the JUICE Mission to Jupiter and Its Frozen Moons
More than a decade after the mission was announced, JUICE is finally ready for its much-anticipated journey to Jupiter. Packed with 10 instruments, it’s one of the most advanced probes ever sent to the outer solar system. Here’s your guide to the European Space Agency’s historic mission, set to launch on April 13.
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OneWeb Has Given Up on Trying to Get Its Hijacked Satellites Back From Russia
British satellite company OneWeb is counting its losses, and not its satellites. Following a fallout with the Russian space agency that led to 36 of its satellites being held captive in Kazakhstan, a company official said that they have “moved on.”