Vega-C slated to carry ESA's solar wind explorer mission Smile

Vega-C slated to carry ESA's solar wind explorer mission Smile

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Paris, France (SPX) May 01, 2024

The European Space Agency (ESA) has secured a Vega-C rocket for the launch of its Smile mission, a collaborative venture with the Chinese Academy of Sciences aimed at exploring solar wind dynamics. The Smile mission, standing for 'Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer', is designed to enhance our understanding of solar and terrestrial interactions, representing a significant Eu

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