Tag: SAST
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Airbus Sends Sentinel-2C Satellite to French Guiana for Launch Preparations
Airbus has commenced the journey of the Sentinel-2C satellite, the third in the Copernicus Sentinel-2 series, from its production site in Friedrichshafen to Bremen on July 2, before embarking on a maritime voyage to the European spaceport in French Guiana. The satellite container was loaded onto Canopée, a sail-assisted cargo ship designed for transporting Ariane…
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China Completes Launch Pad on Hainan Island, Boosting Space Access and Satellite Constellation Plans
China has achieved a significant milestone in its space endeavors with the completion of the first launch pad at the Hainan Commercial Launch Site on December 29. The newly-completed launch pad is poised to enhance China’s access to space, providing crucial support for national constellation projects and commercial launch initiatives. This development addresses a key…
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China launches four ‘technology experiment satellites’
A Chinese Long March 2D rocket lifted off Wednesday with four technology experiment satellites, according to Chinese state media. Credit: Xinhua A Chinese Long March 2D rocket carried four “technology experiment satellites” into orbit Wednesday from the Xichang space center in southwestern China, according to the country’s state-run media. Few details about the satellites were…