France to Build High-Security Prison in South American Jungle
France is to build a high-security prison in South America's jungle, announces the country's Minister of Justice.
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Satellites to Measure Global Forest Biomass from Space
How much forest is there actually in the world? A new satellite with unique technology is to provide the answer. The hope is that the mapping will save the forests from climate change.
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Norwegian Rocket Test Ends in Crash but Deemed a Success by Isar Aerospace
An attempt to launch a carrier rocket for satellites from Europe for the first time ended in a crash after 25 seconds. "Success" says the responsible space company's founder Daniel Metzler.
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Successful First Mission for ESA's New Space Rocket
The European Space Agency's (ESA) new carrier rocket Ariane 6 carried out its first real mission on Thursday.
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After the Crash – ESA Rocket Makes a Comeback
This evening, it's time for the ESA rocket Vega to take off into space. The previous launch ended with the rocket crashing into the sea and two satellites were lost.
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Successful Launch of European Carrier Rocket
The European rocket Ariane 6 has now been launched into space for the first time. "The rocket will not only support research, but also increase our ability to handle heavy payloads to space", says Anna Rathsman, Director General of the Space Agency in a press release.
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