Vega Launcher Places 12 Satellites Into Orbit

VV23 Vega launch
Credit: ESA/CNES/Arianespace/Optique Video du CSG/S Martin
LYON, France—Arianespace’s Vega light launcher successfully placed two Earth observation satellites, for Taiwan and Thailand, as well as 10 auxiliary payloads into Sun-synchronous orbit on Oct. 8. The launch represents a much-needed success for the European space industry as it battles with...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe.  

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