SMILE space mission begins scientific operations

The joint ESA and CAS spacecraft reached its target orbit in June following a May launch.

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The joint European Space Agency and Chinese Academy of Sciences Solar Wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer mission has officially begun scientific operations.^[2] SMILE launched 19 May aboard a Vega-C rocket from Kourou, French Guiana. It arrived in its planned highly elliptical orbit on 20 June, after which teams completed a multi-month commissioning period.^[1] The primary mission is expected to last three years. Extensions may be approved provided the spacecraft remains in good health.^[3]

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The SMILE spacecraft arrived in its highly elliptical orbit on June 20 after launching atop a Vega-C rocket from Kourou, French Guiana, on May 19 at 03:52 UTC. · NASASpaceFlight.com
The joint European Space Agency and Chinese Academy of Sciences Solar Wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE) mission officially began scientific operations following a multi-month commissioning period. · NASASpaceFlight.com
SMILE's primary mission is expected to last three years, with the potential for mission extensions assuming the spacecraft remains in good health. · NASASpaceFlight.com

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