European Startup's Spacecraft Lost at Sea After Successful Orbit Flight
A European startup successfully launched its 'Mission Possible' spacecraft into orbit, but lost contact with it just before landing in the ocean. The company is investigating the issue and aims to share more information soon. The spacecraft's parachutes may have failed to deploy properly, leading to its loss at sea.
A European company is developing orbital spacecraft for cargo and humans. Its 'Mission Possible' vehicle recently had a successful test flight in orbit but lost contact before landing in the ocean. The company described the flight as a partial success and failure, citing issues with the spacecraft. Communication was reestablished after reentry, indicating successful handling during the most challenging phase. The parachutes, crucial for landing, may have malfunctioned. The spacecraft was part of a mission to test various aspects of spaceflight and was recovered within three days. The company plans to investigate further before proceeding with its Nyx cargo spacecraft.
According to the source: WIRED.
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