Science
Vega rocket launches 53 satellites in return-to-flight mission – Space.com
The rocket returned to flight in style.
Europe’s Vega rocket is back in action.
The four-stage booster, which is operated by French company Arianespace, lifted off tonight (Sept. 2) at 9:51 p.m. EDT (0151 GMT on Sept. 3) from Guiana Space Center in South America, carrying 53 satellites to orbit for 21 different customers from 13 countries.
Today’s mission was the first for the 98-foot-tall (30 meters) Vega since July 10 of last year, when the rocket suffered a major anomaly
during the launch of the United Arab Emirates’ FalconEye1…
-
Business21 hours agoIs Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway the smartest investment you can make today?
-
General21 hours agoTop chess player Magnus Carlsen forced into draw in historic game against over 134,000 people
-
General21 hours agoTaiwan’s President Lai Ching-te calls for peace and dialogue with China while also calling for defence boosts
-
Noosa News15 hours agoCountdown on for Noosa Eat & Drink Festival 2025