News tagged with proba 2 satellite
Technology-testing Proba-2 opens new eye on the Sun
Packed with novel devices and science instruments, Proba-2 is demonstrating technologies for future ESA missions while providing new views of our Sun.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Jan 26, 2010 |
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SMOS, Proba-2: Two new ESA satellites successfully lofted into orbit (w/ Video)
(PhysOrg.com) -- The second satellite in ESA's Earth Explorer series - the Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity (SMOS) mission - and the second demonstration satellite under ESA's Project for Onboard Autonomy ...
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Nov 02, 2009 |
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SMOS and Proba-2 satellites installed in launch tower
(PhysOrg.com) -- In readiness for launch on 2 November, ESA’s SMOS and Proba-2 satellites - encapsulated in the launcher fairing - have been transported from the cleanroom and installed in the launch tower ...
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Oct 28, 2009 |
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Final look at ESA's SMOS and Proba-2 satellites
As preparations for the launch of SMOS and Proba-2 continue on schedule, the engineers and technicians at the Russian launch site say goodbye as both satellites are encapsulated within the half-shells of the ...
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Oct 21, 2009 |
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Proba-2 satellite flies into its Russian launch site
(PhysOrg.com) -- Proba-2 has reached Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia, where it is being prepared for launch this November. Among the smallest satellites ever built by ESA, it was transported there aboard ...
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Sep 07, 2009 |
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Proba-2's journey to Russia marks its first step towards space
(PhysOrg.com) -- Proba-2, one of the smallest satellites ESA has ever built for space, is about to leave its Belgian homeland. Its development and testing complete, the satellite is being packed up for the ...
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Jul 06, 2009 |
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