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European Vega rocket successfully returns to flight after a year-long hiatus – The Verge
After more than a year away from spaceflight, Arianespace’s Vega rocket finally returned to flight on September 2nd, sending 53 satellites into orbit on an inaugural ride-share mission.
The vehicle sent a bundle of 53 satellites into orbit
Late Wednesday night, European launch provider Arianespace successfully launched its Vega rocket from French Guiana, the vehicles first flight in more than a year. The return-to-flight launch was a demonstration mission that sent 53 small satellites into orbit around Earth.
Originally scheduled to fly earlier this year, the launch endured multiple delays, including COVID-19 restrictions and terrible weather. Last night, after months of wait…
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