The first stage of the second Vega is on its launch pad at the European Spaceport…
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Vega VV02 P80 after nozzle integration
Following nozzle integration, the P80 is rotated into its flight position.
Attaching the nozzle
Shipped empty from Avio’s Colleferro premises in Italy, the P80 was loaded with 88 tonnes of…
Loaded motor for P80 first stage
The loaded P80 first-stage motor arrives at Europropulsion’s facility at Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana.
Scandinavian snows
In this image from the Envisat satellite, clouds cover the North Sea and sweep down to…
Earth from Space: Scandinavian snows
Earth from Space is presented by Kelsea Brennan-Wessels from the ESA Web-TV virtual studios. Check out…
Building a lunar base with 3D printing
Setting up a lunar base could be made much simpler by using a 3D printer to…
Smooth ride at 300 km/h
Serious shocks need serious shock absorption, in space as well as on the ground. Now high-performance…