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Archive for September 5th, 2021

Chandra resumes science operations

September 5th, 2021 by

NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has successfully resumed observations after recovery from a problem involving one of its science instruments, the Low Energy Transmission Grating (LETG). The LETG is used to measure the intensity of X-rays at different energies.

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Next OneWeb launch expected in mid-October

September 5th, 2021 by

The next launch of a Soyuz-2 rocket with OneWeb communications satellites from the Vostochny spaceport is scheduled for mid-October, Russia’s State Space Corporation Roskosmos Chief Dmitry Rogozin said.

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ESA Council agrees resolution on Ariane 6 and Vega-C

September 5th, 2021 by

ESA Member States have agreed upon the boundary conditions for Europe’s upcoming exploitation of Ariane 6 and Vega-C and request ESA to propose a roadmap for new and innovative space transportation solutions for the next decade and a framework for associated short cycle demonstrations.

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