Vigil space weather satellite to be built by Airbus
The space weather forecasting satellite Vigil will be designed and built by Airbus, announces the European Space Agency.
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The space weather forecasting satellite Vigil will be designed and built by Airbus, announces the European Space Agency.
The Vigil spacecraft will see solar storms days before they slam into our magnetic field and produce the northern lights we see from Earth.
Madrid, Spain (SPX) May 23, 2024 - ESA has signed a euro 340 million contract with Airbus Defence and Space UK to develop the Vigil satellite. This satellite will improve early warning systems for severe space weather events, such a
Paris, France (SPX) May 23, 2024 - Twelve nations have signed the Zero Debris Charter at the ESA/EU Space Council, committing to long-term sustainability in Earth orbit. The European Space Agency (ESA) also signed the charter as an I
Airbus has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) to design and build its Vigil satellite, which will monitor space weather and protect Earth from potential solar storms.