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ESA Solar Wind Mission to Launch on Vega-C

Smile Mission Will Ride into Space with Arianespace

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Tom Patton
May 03, 2024
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ESA had secured the launch of Smile on a Vega-C from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, currently expected for late 2025.

“This signature marks over four years of collaborative efforts between Arianespace and ESA Science teams to develop the Smile mission with a Vega-C launcher.”
Stéphane Israël, Arianespace.

Smile is a collaboration between ESA and the …

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