Vega C rocket launches European-Chinese space weather satellite to orbit
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A European-Chinese space weather satellite has been launched into orbit by a Vega C rocket. The mission, referred to as SMILE, aims to study space weather and enhance forecasting. However, there is some discrepancy in reports, with one outlet stating the launch carried a Korean Earth-observation satellite, while others confirm the SMILE mission.
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