Morocco Launches Second Earth Observation Satellite
Credit: Vega: CNES
LYON, France—Morocco now has a second satellite in orbit for Earth observation after an Arianespace-operated Vega launcher lofted Mohammed VI-B on Nov. 20. Along with the existing Mohammed VI-A, the 1,108-kg (2,440-lb.) spacecraft “will mostly be used for mapping and land surveying, regional...
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