US intelligence satellite launched from California
A classified satellite for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office was launched into space from California on Sunday.
Space Exploration
Apr 18, 2022
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SpaceX rocket successfully launches US spy satellite
A US intelligence agency said Wednesday that its newest spy satellite successfully launched into orbit atop a reusable SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
Space Exploration
Feb 3, 2022
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European-US sea level tracking satellite sends 1st readings
A newly launched European-U.S. satellite designed to continue a decades-long record of tracking global sea levels has sent back its first measurements, NASA said Thursday.
Earth Sciences
Dec 10, 2020
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US-European ocean monitoring satellite launches into orbit
A U.S.-European satellite designed to extend a decades-long measurement of global sea surface heights was launched into Earth orbit from California on Saturday.
Space Exploration
Nov 22, 2020
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Copernicus Sentinel-6 measuring sea-levels using radar altimetry
This November the newest member of the EU's Copernicus program, Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich, will take to the heavens from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The satellite is named after NASA's former Director of Earth ...
Earth Sciences
Oct 30, 2020
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Video: Copernicus Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich preparing for launch
A European satellite built to carry out precise measurements of sea level changes has arrived in California in preparation for launch. The Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite forms part of the European Union's Copernicus ...
Space Exploration
Sep 29, 2020
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Air Force, SpaceX mum about sky-high rocket costs
Five years ago, Elon Musk, the multibillionaire CEO of the SpaceX rocket company, smashed his way into the business of launching U.S. military and intelligence satellites, a lucrative market that had been cornered for nearly ...
Space Exploration
Sep 24, 2020
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South Korea's first military satellite launched
South Korea's first-ever military communications satellite has been successfully launched by private operator SpaceX, Seoul said Tuesday, as it looks to build up its defence capabilities.
Space Exploration
Jul 21, 2020
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SpaceX launches Air Force's newest GPS satellite
SpaceX launched the military's newest, most accurate GPS satellite Tuesday after a two-month delay due to the pandemic.
Space Exploration
Jul 1, 2020
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Building satellites amid COVID-19
During these unprecedented times of the COVID-19 lockdown, trying to work poses huge challenges for us all. For those that can, remote working is now pretty much the norm, but this is obviously not possible for everybody. ...
Space Exploration
May 5, 2020
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