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ULA’s Atlas 5 rocket launches its heaviest payload ever with fifth Amazon Leo mission
LAUNCH-LV18d ago

ULA’s Atlas 5 rocket launches its heaviest payload ever with fifth Amazon Leo mission

ULA’s Atlas 5 successfully launched its heaviest payload to date, marking the fifth Amazon LEO mission. The liftoff occurred from pad 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 1:46 a.m. EDT. This mission underscores ULA's capabilities in handling substantial payloads, enhancing Amazon's satellite constellation for broadband services in low Earth orbit. Future missions are anticipated.

Monday·Mon, Mar 30·1 story from 1 source
ESA Seeks Commercial Provider to Transport Payload to the Moon
OTV-MOBILITY22d ago

ESA Seeks Commercial Provider to Transport Payload to the Moon

European Space Agency is soliciting a commercial provider for the lunar delivery of its NILS2 instrument, designed to measure negative ions on the Moon's surface. This follows the successful deployment of the original NILS instrument on Chang’e 6 on 1 June 2024. The initiative aims to enhance lunar surface research capabilities significantly.