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Reuters • Tim Hepher

Ariane 6's Maiden Commercial Flight Delivers CSO-3 for French Military

On its first operational mission, Ariane 6 successfully launched the Airbus-built CSO-3 satellite for the French Armed Forces from the European Spaceport in French Guiana on March 6. This mission highlights European autonomous access to space and marks a significant milestone for European defense capabilities.

2025-03-06T08:55:19.048250-08:00

Spaceflight Now

Ariane 6 Commercial Launch Postponed Due to Ground Systems Issue

2025-03-03T06:13:20.242833-08:00

Space.com

Euclid Telescope Captures Rare Einstein Ring Near Galaxy NGC 6505

2025-02-10T07:34:36.254276-08:00

GeekWire

Blue Origin's All-Women Crew to Launch on New Shepard This Spring

2025-02-27T11:47:39.712148-08:00

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SpaceWatch Global

ESA's Biomass Satellite Prepares for April Launch on Vega-C Rocket The European Space Agency's Biomass satellite has reached Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana for its upcoming launch on a Vega-C rocket. The mission aims to enhance understanding of global forest biomass and carbon cycles, supporting efforts to monitor and mitigate climate change impacts.

2025-03-11T04:23:56.384038-07:00

ESA's Biomass Satellite Prepares for April Launch on Vega-C Rocket

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Ariane 6's Maiden Commercial Flight Delivers CSO-3 for French Military On its first operational mission, Ariane 6 successfully launched the Airbus-built CSO-3 satellite for the French Armed Forces from the European Spaceport in French Guiana on March 6. This mission highlights European autonomous access to space and marks a significant milestone for European defense capabilities.

2025-03-06T08:55:19.048250-08:00

Ariane 6's Maiden Commercial Flight Delivers CSO-3 for French Military

Via Satellite

MSSA and ESA Collaborate on 5G/6G Networks for Direct-to-Device Services The Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have announced a partnership focused on integrating 5G and 6G networks for direct-to-device communication. The collaboration aims to establish open architecture and standards for satellite Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN).

2025-03-05T12:15:38.664483-08:00

MSSA and ESA Collaborate on 5G/6G Networks for Direct-to-Device Services

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Ariane 6 Commercial Launch Postponed Due to Ground Systems Issue Arianespace postponed the first commercial launch of the Ariane 6 rocket due to ground systems issues. Originally set for March 3 in French Guiana, the mission included deploying the CSO-3 military satellite. A new launch date has not been announced.

2025-03-03T06:13:20.242833-08:00

Ariane 6 Commercial Launch Postponed Due to Ground Systems Issue

European Spaceflight

ESA Extends Sentinel-2A's Operational Lifetime by One Year The European Space Agency has granted a one-year extension to Sentinel-2A, enhancing its operational life and improving revisit times for Earth observation missions. This temporary measure supports the continuity of critical data collection and analysis, aiding various environmental monitoring applications.

2025-02-28T23:54:08.577208-08:00

ESA Extends Sentinel-2A's Operational Lifetime by One Year

GeekWire

Blue Origin's All-Women Crew to Launch on New Shepard This Spring Blue Origin's upcoming mission will feature an all-women crew, including singer Katy Perry and journalist Lauren Sánchez. The suborbital flight on the New Shepard rocket, scheduled for this spring, highlights Blue Origin's commitment to promoting diversity in space exploration.

2025-02-27T11:47:39.712148-08:00

Blue Origin's All-Women Crew to Launch on New Shepard This Spring

Space.com

NASA Reduces Asteroid 2024 YR4 Impact Risk to 1.5% for 2032 NASA has updated its assessment of asteroid 2024 YR4, lowering its impact probability to 1.5%, significantly reducing concerns of a potential collision with Earth in December 2032. The ongoing monitoring effort reflects NASA's commitment to maintaining space safety and mitigating celestial hazards.

2025-02-23T00:02:41.771579-08:00

NASA Reduces Asteroid 2024 YR4 Impact Risk to 1.5% for 2032

European Spaceflight

Orbex's Proxima Rocket Aims for €150 Million in European Launcher Challenge Orbex is advancing its medium-lift Proxima rocket, hoping to secure a €150 million award through the European Launcher Challenge, essential for its development. This strategic investment positions Orbex at the forefront of European space ambitions with its cutting-edge rocket technology.

2025-02-16T23:18:07.388161-08:00

Orbex's Proxima Rocket Aims for €150 Million in European Launcher Challenge

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