Comet Interceptor
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Comet Interceptor is a robotic spacecraft mission led by the European Space Agency planned for launch sometime between August 2028 and July 2029. The spacecraft will be placed at the Sun-Earth L2 poin
3D render of the Comet Interceptor spacecraft
Model of Comet Interceptor in 2024
Pluto in True Color High Res
Ariane 6
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Ariane 6 is a European expendable launch system developed for the European Space Agency and French Space Agency and manufactured by a consortium of European companies, led by the prime contractor Aria
Comet Interceptor
…6 years Spacecraft properties Spacecraft Comet Interceptor Launch mass ~850 kg (1,870 lb). Start of mission Launch date 2028–2029 (planned) Rocket Ariane 62 Launch site Kourou ELA-4 Contractor Arianespace Flyby of a long-period comet yet to be selected ESA insignia Cosmic Vision (Science Programme) Comet…
Mockup of Ariane 6 in the 64 configuration during testing at the Guiana Space Centre
An ULPM prototype in 2021.