IRIDE satellite launches represent the bulk of ESA missions planned for 2026.
Credit: European Space Agency
The European Space Agency (ESA) plans 65 satellite launches and other missions throughout the year, a roughly 30% jump from last year’s record figure. The increase, which also includes third-party missions, is largely driven by a hike in Earth-observation activities, with 48 satellites to be...
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