LowEarth

Space Agency Awards Contracts for LEO Cargo Vehicles: Startup and Established Aerospace Company to Develop Innovative Spacecraft for Low-Earth Orbit Trips

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BERLIN, GERMANY – The European Space Agency has recently awarded initial contracts to a German-based startup and an established aerospace company to develop spacecraft designed to transport cargo to and from space stations in low-Earth orbit. The two contracts, totaling 25 million euros each, were announced on May 22 by the ESA. The Exploration Company, operating in France and Germany, and Thales Alenia Space from Italy were selected over four other companies to receive funding …

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SpaceX’s Historic Launch: 23 Starlink Satellites Reach Low-Earth Orbit from Cape Canaveral in Latest Mission

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Cape Canaveral, Florida – In a remarkable feat of modern technology, SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on Monday evening. The launch, which took place at 6:56 p.m. at Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, marks a significant milestone for the private aerospace company. This particular mission is noteworthy as it is the 13th flight for the first stage booster, which has also …

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