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ESA signs on the dotted line for ESPRIT, Europe’s Lunar Gateway module SpaceX

ESA signs on the dotted line for ESPRIT, Europe’s Lunar Gateway module

In brief The European System Providing Refueling, Infrastructure and Telecommunications (ESPRIT) took another step closer to reality this week as the European Space Agency (ESA) inked a €296.5m contract with Thales Alenia Space to build the module for the Lunar Gateway. ESPRIT will consist of two elements. One will deal…
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January 8, 2021
SpaceX launches Turksat 5A SpaceX

SpaceX launches Turksat 5A

by Jeff Foust — January 7, 2021 A SpaceX Falcon 9 carrying the Turksat 5A communications satellite lifts off Jan. 7. Credit: SpaceX webcast WASHINGTON — A SpaceX Falcon 9 launched a Turkish communications satellite Jan. 7 to start what may be the busiest year yet for the launch company.…
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January 8, 2021