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Posted by on 13 Apr 2023 in Space News

ESA JUICE Mission Launch Delayed by Lightning Threat

ESA JUICE Mission Launch Delayed by Lightning Threat

The launch of the European Space Agency (ESA)’s JUICE mission to explore Jupiter and its icy moons has been delayed by 24 hours due to weather conditions. The spacecraft was scheduled to lift off on Thursday, April 13, at 8:15 a.m. ET aboard an Ariane 5 rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. However, the risk of lightning near the launch pad forced the mission team to scrub the launch about 10 minutes before liftoff.

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Posted by on 04 Jul 2009 in Astronomy For Kids, Space Videos

Hubble Space Telescope – The Final Repair Mission

Hubble Space Telescope – The Final Repair Mission

The Hubble Space Telescope was repaired and enhanced during the STS-125 mission of Space Shuttle Atlantis. Launched on May 11, 2009, the 11 day mission included some five spacewalks to make repairs and upgrades to the telescope, leaving it more capable and hopefully prepared to last another five years. This educational space video will explain astronomy for kids in a fun and engaging style with exciting computer animation and breath-taking images from the Hubble Telescope.

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