ESA continues Hera launch preparations amid Falcon 9 grounding

FAA Launches Investigation Into Falcon 9's Missed Splashdown After Crew-9 Launch

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ESA continues Hera launch preparations amid Falcon 9 grounding

The European Space Agency is proceeding with preparations for the launch of an asteroid mission on a SpaceX Falcon 9 even though the rocket remains grounded after an upper-stage anomaly on its most recent flight. The post ESA continues Hera launch preparations amid Falcon 9 grounding appeared first on SpaceNews.

ESA Advances Hera Launch Plans Despite Falcon 9 Delays

European Space Agency Prepares for Hera Asteroid Mission Amid Falcon 9 Anomaly WASHINGTON — Despite a recent anomaly with SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, the European Space Agency (ESA) is moving forward with its preparations to launch the Hera asteroid mission. The mission is scheduled for liftoff at Cape Canaveral on October 7 at 10:52 a.m. […]