UAE satellite Falcon Eye lost in space after launch

Falcon Eye 2 to be launched

FRENCH GUIANA 12 July 2019: The Ariane space company yesterday announced that the European Vega rocket, carrying the UAE’s ‘Falcon Eye 1’ satellite, deviated from its orbit after two minutes of blast off, and the satellite has been lost in space.

A statement issued by the company said, “Detailed analysis [reasons of the unsuccessful launch] is still underway.”

Preparations are underway for the launch of ‘Falcon Eye 2’ satellite, part of the overall Falcon Eye satellite system, said Wam.

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