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The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched the FLEX and Copernicus Sentinel-3C satellites into orbit around Earth, marking a significant milestone in the agency"s efforts to study plant health, photosynthetic activity, and monitor ocean, land, ice, and atmosphere conditions. The launch, which took place on 14 September 2026, utilized a Vega-C rocket and is expected to have major implications for the broader aerospace industry.
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By the end of 2026, Leonardo will conduct the first field test of its Michelangelo security dome architecture in Ukraine, marking a significant milestone in the development of an integrated, multi-domain structure for enhanced security and surveillance. The test is a crucial step towards the full operational capability of the Space Guardian constellation, expected in 2029.
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