News tagged with global launch
Nasa's new carbon-counting instrument leaves the nest
(Phys.org) -- Its construction now complete, the science instrument that is the heart of NASA's Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) spacecraft - NASA's first mission dedicated to studying atmospheric carbon ...
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
May 11, 2012 |
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2011 to be 'revolution' for Europe in space - ESA
Europe is set for a space "revolution" in 2011 when two new types of rocket join its launch pad in French Guiana, European Space Agency (ESA) boss Jean-Jacques Dordain said on Friday.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Jan 14, 2011 |
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China launches navigation satellite: Xinhua
China launched its ninth navigation satellite on Wednesday, the official Xinhua news agency reported, citing sources at the launch centre.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Jul 27, 2011 |
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EU signs orders for eight new Galileo space satellites
The EU on Thursday signed contracts with German and French engineering firms to build and launch another eight satellites for its Galileo geopositioning system.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Feb 02, 2012 |
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Delta 4 rocket blasts off on GPS mission
(AP) -- After several day's delay due to technical issues, a Delta 4 rocket has rumbled into the sky from the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral carrying a GPS satellite.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
May 28, 2010 |
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