KOUROU, French Guiana — The SMILE mission developed jointly by the European Space Agency and China has reached orbit after more than a decade of preparations and cooperation. The mission’s
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Science & Exploration 19/05/2026 2426 views 17 likes The Smile spacecraft lifted off on a Vega-C rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana at 04:52 BST / 05:52 CEST (00:52
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The European Space Agency’s Smile satellite successfully launched aboard a Vega-C rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana on May 19, 2026. The rocket lifted off at 04:52 BST, 05:52
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