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DARK SECRETS: Europe s vega c rocket launches satellite into orbit after delays - The Real Truth

Europe's new Vega-C rocket launched from French Guiana in its first takeoff since a failed flight two years ago (Credit: AFP)

Europe's new Vega-C rocket launched Thursday from French Guiana and put a satellite into orbit in its first takeoff since a failed flight two years ago.

After two days of delays, the rocket -- crucial to Europe's autonomy in reaching space -- took off without problems, carrying the Sentinel-1C satellite for the European Union's Copernicus Earth observation programme.

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