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The Smile mission, developed by Europe and China, has a definite date.The launch was scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:52 CEST, 4:52 BST and 12:52 a.m. local time.The take-off will be on board a Vega-C rocket from French Guiana.The original date changed as a precaution.A technical problem was detected in the production line of a Vega-C component.The authorities indicated that both the ship and the rocket remain stable and secure.After an …
It was indeed only a setback for the SMILE mission to study the solar wind. After its postponement in April, the launch with the European launcher Vega-C has a new date.
China-Europe SMILE Solar Science Mission: Protecting Earth from Space Weather
China-Europe SMILE Solar Science Mission: Protecting Earth from Space WeatherA space mission jointly developed by China and Europe is set to offer a new way of looking at how the Sun interacts with our planet.For the first time, the SMILE mission will capture images of the Earth’s magnetic boundary in action.This is expected to help scientists better understand so-called “space weather” and its impact on modern life.CGTN correspondent Li Jianhua…
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