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Arianespace has signed a contract with Airbus to launch four new-generation optical observation satellites of the CO3D (Composante Optique 3D) constellation, to be orbited using the Vega C launcher.

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Place a cushion or crash mat on the floor because your jaw is going to drop like a lead weight in this season 2, episode 5 of “The Mandalorian.”

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Thales Alenia Space has signed a contract with Northrop Grumman to develop the pressurised module for HALO (Habitation And Logistics Outpost) that will be one of the first two elements to form the Lunar Gateway which will be launched in late 2023.

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Thermal vacuum tests of the Arktika-M spacecraft have been successfully conducted at Roskosmos Rocket and Space Industry Scientific Test Center in Peresvet.

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SpaceX aims to launch an epic test flight of its latest Starship prototype on Tuesday (Dec. 8), and you can watch the action live.

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The sample-collecting Chang’e 5 moon lander deployed a small version of China’s five-star red flag on Thursday (Dec. 3), shortly before the mission’s attached ascent vehicle launched into lunar orbit.

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