Two new ESA satellites successfully lofted into orbit

ESA PR 28-2009. The second satellite in ESA?s Earth Explorer series ? the Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity (SMOS) mission ? and the second demonstration satellite under ESA?s Project for Onboard Autonomy (Proba-2) were launched into orbit last night from northern Russia.

Link: http://www.esa.int/esaCP/SEMNEYAOE1G_index_0.html

Time: 2. Nov. 2009

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