Vega rocket launches Airbus satellite into orbit
Airbus’ Pléiades Neo 4 was launched into orbit on Arianespace’s Vega rocket from the Guiana Space Centre in…
sun-synchronous orbit
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Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket successfully completes first commercial launch
The Ariane 6 rocket masterminded by the European Space Agency (ESA) has finally achieved a successful lift off from…
Pixxel launches first three world’s highest-resolution hyperspectral satellites
Pixxel, a California-based space technology company, has launched the first three satellites of its Firefly constellation, which is…
Chinese rocket company Galactic Energy suffers first launch failure
During its tenth launch attempt, Chinese commercial rocket company Galactic Energy has experienced its first significant failure. The…
Chinese startup LandSpace launches world’s first methane-liquid oxygen rocket
Beijing-based startup LandSpace launched the world’s first methane-liquid oxygen space rocket into orbit on July 12, 2023. The…
ESA awards €280M contract to space company OHB to develop two satellites
The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded a contract worth more than €280 million to OHB System AG,…