This animation shows the launch of ESA’s reusable lifting body called Space Rider atop Vega-C. On…
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Time for answers: Space Rider
Daniel Neuenschwander, ESA Director of Space Transportation, answers questions on Space Rider. Space Rider is a…
Time for answers: Vega-C
Daniel Neuenschwander, ESA Director of Space Transportation, answers questions on Europe’s next-generation launch vehicle, Vega-C. Vega-C…
CubeSat plus CubeSat
Technology image of the week: These twin briefcase-sized nanosatellites will fly around each other then dock…
Dozens of satellites joining Vega’s ride-share to space
More than 40 satellite missions will be launched at once by Europe’s Vega launcher this autumn,…
Rockets for education
Human and robotic exploration image of the week: A university student team prepares their sounding rocket…
Binary asteroids, key to Earth’s planetary defence
Humankind has had its closest look yet at a binary asteroid. As 1999 KW4 skimmed past…
All engines GO for Vega-C maiden flight
ESA is working with industry towards the maiden flight of Europe’s new Vega-C launch vehicle in…