China-Europe space science SMILE mission set for April 9 launch
By Li Menghan |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2026-03-26 15:14
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Preparation work for the launch began after the satellite passed the joint qualification and flight acceptance review on Oct 28 last year. Critical hardware was subsequently transported to the Guiana Space Center, including the satellite's propellant, which was shipped from Shanghai in late November and arrived in Kourou, French Guiana, in early February.
