Vega-C rocket lost after lift-off in Europe space setback

The rocket was launched over the Atlantic Ocean and had shot past 100 kilometres (62 miles) altitude and was more than 900 kilometres north of Kourou.

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Vega-C rocket lost after lift-off in Europe space setback
By NewVision Reporter
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Europe's new Vega-C rocket was lost shortly after lift-off from French Guiana overnight with two satellites on board, in the latest blow to European space efforts.

The launch failure on Tuesday

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