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ExoMars Rover 2022 Launch Now ‘Very Unlikely’, ESA Says
The ExoMars rover, previously expected to hurtle toward Mars later this year, really can’t seem to catch a break. After facing multiple delays caused by testing issues and the pandemic, the mission faces yet another setback: war.
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New Views From Space Show Comet Leonard Zooming Toward the Sun
Sun-gazing spacecraft managed by NASA and the European Space Agency are providing unique views of Comet Leonard, an ultrafast chunk of rock, dust, and ice that’s currently travelling through the inner solar system.
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Webb Telescope Now Fuelled Up as Much-Anticipated Launch Approaches
Wearing protective suits to guard against toxic chemicals, a small team of mission specialists has completed the 10-day fuelling of the upcoming Webb space telescope. For what seems like the first time ever, the long-delayed mission is actually starting to feel real.
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NASA’s Extremely Delayed Webb Telescope Takes Another Blow, Literally This Time
A processing anomaly has caused an unexpected vibration to course through the entire Webb telescope just weeks before launch. An investigation is now underway to determine if the incident somehow damaged the observatory.