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Spanish startup UARX Space is troubleshooting anomalies identified during the maiden flight of OSSIE-D, its orbital transfer vehicle. The vehicle launched in October; the available report does not specify the nature of the anomalies or their effect on the mission.
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Spanish startup UARX Space is troubleshooting anomalies identified during the maiden flight of OSSIE-D, its orbital transfer vehicle. The vehicle launched in October; the available report does not specify the nature of the anomalies or their effect on the mission.
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