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Europe’s small Vega rocket returns to action – Yahoo News Australia
After a flight failure in 2019, the Vega rocket executes a flawless deployment of 53 satellites.
The European Vega rocket is back in business.
An enforced hiatus following the loss of a vehicle in July 2019 ended late on Wednesday with the successful deployment of 53 new satellites.
The payloads were dropped off high above the Earth using a new dispenser system that will now become a regular feature on future missions.
The aim is for Vega to service a big chunk of the vibrant market now emerging for small satellites.
Operators of these spacecraft, who’re often just start-ups, SMEs or un…
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