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• Elizabeth Howell
Rocket Factory Augsburg found an issue with its launch vehicle during testing at the U.K.’s SaxaVord Spaceport, delaying the country’s first orbital rocket launch. The vehicle requires further investigation before the attempt can proceed, adding uncertainty to the schedule for Europe’s emerging commercial launch sector.
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Rocket Factory Augsburg found an issue with its launch vehicle during testing at the U.K.’s SaxaVord Spaceport, delaying the country’s first orbital rocket launch. The vehicle requires further investigation before the attempt can proceed, adding uncertainty to the schedule for Europe’s emerging commercial launch sector.
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