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The first Pléiades Neo Next satellite will be launched early 2028

It will be launched on an Avio’s Vega C rocket

Airbus will launch its first Pléiades Neo Next satellite early 2028 from the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. The satellite will be launched on an Avio’s Vega C rocket. With the Pléiades Neo Next programme, Airbus is reinforcing its Earth Observation capabilities and services to remain at the forefront of geospatial technologies. This new programme will result in new satellite assets and...

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AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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