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Ariane 6: on the launch pad and ready for liftoff

Ariane 6: on the launch pad and ready for liftoff

[ad_1] On 20 June 2024 the first Ariane 6 rocket to launch into space went through its last full ‘wet dress rehearsal’ at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana – it provided an exciting sneak peek of what’s to come, stopping just a few seconds before engine ignition and...

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Proba-3 tries formation flying on the ground

Proba-3 tries formation flying on the ground

[ad_1] Enabling & Support 27/06/2024 232 views 2 likes The two Proba-3 satellites were set facing each other across a cleanroom as cameras, LEDs, a laser and shadow sensors were activated in turn, testing the systems that will let the pair sense their precise...

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ESA – The Young Professional Satellite

ESA – The Young Professional Satellite

[ad_1] In this first episode of our docu-series, we embark on the exciting journey of the YPSat (Young Professional Satellite), a satellite flying on-board the inaugural flight of Ariane 6, Europe’s new heavy launcher. Two years ago, a team of Young Professionals at...

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