Astronomy
The European Space Agency is preparing to launch an experimental space plane known as IXV [Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle].If all goes to plan, the car-sized Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle will be launched from a spaceport in French Guiana on 11 February.
The reusable craft will be launched on top of the Vega rocket into low-Earth orbit, where it will test cutting-edge technologies that will open the way for reusable space transport systems or Space Taxis.
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Astronomy
Europe's SpaceTaxi prepares for lift-off.
The European Space Agency is preparing to launch an experimental space plane known as IXV [Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle].If all goes to plan, the car-sized Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle will be launched from a spaceport in French Guiana on 11 February.
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An Ariane 5 launcher rocketed through blue skies and into space on 14.5.09 with two European telescopes designed to give scientists unprecedented views of star birth and the relic light from the Big Bang. The bullet-shaped rocket, powered by a hydrogen-burning...
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