ESA Gears Up For 2026 Launch Of Earth Twin Hunter Mission

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Credit: Thales Alenia Space
CANNES, France—The European Space Agency (ESA) is preparing for the launch of the Planetary Transits and Oscillations of Stars (Plato) mission on an Ariane 62 late next year, as final assembly of the space telescope is nearing. Close to 7,400 exoplanets, or planets outside the solar system, have...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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