Europe’s Space Rider spacecraft is gearing up for a series of drop tests in 2023. Drop tests with small-scale models will be followed by a full-scale test in anticipation of inaugural flight towards the end of 2024.
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. has produced a fantastic new video for its vehicle. This is clearly the agency stepping up its marketing game! Here's the full video, it's well worth checking out - esa.int/Enabling_Suppo
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sets sights on space transportation ecosystem to support new destinations, new missions esa.int/Enabling_Suppo
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I am away for a much-needed week-long vacation. So, this week I've set up a few automated posts with some of my old infographics with updated info, starting with . The graphic has the updated maiden launch date and a new section outlining its current status.
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#VV21 watch live TOMORROW on ESA Web TV: Broadcast begins 12:45 CEST/11:45 BST - liftoff at 13:13 CEST/12:13 BST/11:13 UTC/08:13 Kourou #LARES2 esa.int/Enabling_Suppo
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There she is, @esa 's #VegaC is now fully stacked and getting near its first launch from @EuropeSpacePort on July 13th, carrying LARES-2 for @AgenziaSpaziale . Read the media kit here: esa.int/Enabling_Suppo #VV21 Photos by @PedoussautManu
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ESA pursues a shared European vision for the future of space transportation, work is underway to define the future of European space transportation capabilities for the coming decade and beyond. Read more at: esa.int/Enabling_Suppo
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Happy Monday! My latest infographic is here! A high-res version is available on our Patreon page: patreon.com/EuropeanSpacef
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The new space race: Europe as a game-changer in the near-future of space.
My OpEd on what's on the table and what's at stake at #SpaceSummit.
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. Station as well as ’s #SpaceRider will enable a research chain on strategic issues (medicine, biology, etc.), supporting new possibilities of technological testing in microgravity. is proud to be a central actor in the #NewSpace Economy
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Thank you for this infographic and your interest on the #SpaceRider programme. Good interview of @Uliseo_76 , Space Rider Programme Manager: europeanspaceflight.com/esa-space-ride
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It's here! A detailed look at the @esa_SpaceRider reusable spacecraft.
Companion article with some updates: buff.ly/3JrSEPS
A link to download a high-res version of the fact sheet: buff.ly/34xl4JH
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Welcome to ' booth at 21, the international kermesse where we'll talk about #sustainability, #spaceeconomy, #LunarEcosystem and other challenges of the future of the space market. #spaceforlife
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Space Rider carried to orbit aboard the Zefiro-9 third stage of @Arianespace's Vega-C
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Last Oct 12th arrived to in preparation for its launch onboard #Ariane5 's mission #VA256 planned for Dec 18th. Here are some video highlights of that day including #JWST #unboxing. esa.int/Enabling_Suppo
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Fly on #SpaceRider! is offering the opportunity for a ride to space and back on the reusable Space Rider system. Applications should reach ESA by 30 November. 👉 esa.int/Enabling_Suppo
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📡Telespazio and today signed a contract with to manage the ground segment and operations for #SpaceRider, the reusable vehicle that will be built by an industrial team led by and
Read more 👉telespazio.com/en/news-and-st
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The role that has assigned us allows our commitment to Space Rider users: we will guarantee maximum support to experiments, which we can return ensuring the safe re-entry and landing of the vehicle.🚀#GoSpaceRider
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ESA signs contracts for reusable #SpaceRider up to maiden flight. Launched on a #VegaC rocket, this spacecraft will serve as an uncrewed robotic laboratory in low Earth orbit, returning to Earth with its payloads and being reused on future missions:
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. and sign with the #SpaceRider development contract thls.co/toiC50CGS97 Space Rider is Europe’s next-generation reusable transportation system for low Earth orbit.
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Firmati oggi due contratti con per la realizzazione dei segmenti di volo e di terra dello shuttle europeo #SpaceRider. Fondamentale il ruolo italiano asi.it/2020/12/space-
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ESA signs contracts for reusable #SpaceRider up to maiden flight. Launched on a #VegaC rocket, this spacecraft will serve as an uncrewed robotic laboratory in low Earth orbit, returning to Earth with its payloads and being reused on future missions:
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#60seconds del giovedì! Parliamo di una cosa che funziona in #Italia: la ricerca e l’esplorazioe spaziale! Un esempio di come si possano fare bene le cose, collaborando fra pubblico e privato. Naturalmente, il bell’esempio non fa molta notizia... #esa #asi #vega #spacerider
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ESA’s #Space19plus Ministerial Council has concluded in Seville, Spain, with the endorsement of the most ambitious plan to date for the future of ESA and the whole European space sector.
See here for more info (includes Resolutions and budget charts) 👉 esa.int/About_Us/Corpo
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ESA Space19+: Outstanding results for the Future of Space Transportation in Europe!
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Today, we're in the early stages of a transport revolution - in space!
New markets are emerging, and our Space Transportation directorate is making sure that European industries will be frontrunners in these markets. More at #Space19plus
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Space IS part of our daily lives. It's in Europe’s greatest economic, defence and scientific interests to have autonomous access to space at all times. With #Ariane and #Vega, we guarantee this access. What's proposed at #Space19plus? 👉 blogs.esa.int/space19plus/pr
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This week, #Space19plus is in session in Sevilla, Spain. This is where European ministers in charge of #space activities gather to decide on 's vision for the future of
#Europe in space, including space transportation. For more info, visit blogs.esa.int/space19plus/
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is “the Gold standard on the global space sector” one of the 22 Member States remarks at the #Space19plus. Outstanding start for 2-day exiting moments
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Our team had a fantastic time talking rocketry at #ESAOpenDay this year at facility #ESTEC🚀 Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn about , #VegaC, and -- hope to see you there next year!
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We are officially open for #ESAOpenDay! Come talk to rocket scientists about any and all topics related to space transportation, and maybe get a picture with , , and 🚀✨Welcome all rocketeers-in-training! Find us in Erasmus High Bay #ESTEC
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Calling #Space students! Join the debate with on 8 October for a special #SpaceTalks event at & where you can connect to discuss live about our future. Joining us are astronauts and live from the ISS🛰️spacetalks.net/event/esa-spac
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We had a blast 🚀at last weekend, where our engineer Kate Underhill @ESASpaceKate taught us how rockets work using tennis balls and balloons! We also learnt about other #SpaceRocks topics such as , and #ClimateChange with on stage✨🌍🛰️
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#SpaceRider will carry microgravity experiments into LEO on #VegaC for over two months at a time, then have them return safely to Earth🔬🚀Its cargo bay can carry multiple missions with a mass of 800 kg or up to 1200 litres in volume!
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Who else is joining us at #SpaceRocks this weekend?! Our very own engineer Kate Underhill @ESASpaceKate will be giving a talk about how to get to space, and we'll be there to answer questions from attendees🚀See you there! Info: spacerocksofficial.com
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Future European space laboratory will be one of many missions to launch on #VegaC from Europe's Spaceport. With its multiple adaptors, Vega-C can launch either large, single payloads or small, multiple payloads... anything from 1 kg to 2300 kg!🚀
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On October 16, is offering #space and non-space based industry the opportunity to learn more about EU’s role in #climate and environmental legislation such as REACH, which limits the use of potentially harmful chemicals 🌱🧪🔬 Read more: esa.int/Our_Activities
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Are you coming to meet us at #ESAOpenDay? 🚀 On Sunday 6 October, you have the chance to chance to meet our rocket scientists, astronauts, and space experts at 's largest establishment #ESTEC in the Netherlands. Register here: esa.int/About_Us/ESTEC
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