Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 03, 2024
The formation of black holes is often associated with massive stars collapsing under their own gravity. However, new research suggests the chaotic conditions of the early universe may have enabled the creation of primordial black holes (PBHs) long before stars existed. These PBHs, theorized to account for elusive dark matter, remain undetected despite decades of speculation. A study co-led

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The third Copernicus Sentinel-1 satellite, Sentinel-1C, launched aboard a Vega-C rocket, flight VV25, from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana on 5 December 2024 at 22:20 CET (18:20 local time).

Sentinel-1C extends the legacy of its predecessors, delivering high-resolution radar imagery to monitor Earth’s changing environment, supporting a diverse range of applications and advance scientific research. Additionally, Sentinel-1C introduces new capabilities for detecting and monitoring maritime traffic.

The launch also marks Vega-C’s ‘return to flight’, a key step in restoring Europe’s independent access to space. Vega-C is the evolution of the Vega family of rockets and delivers increased performance, greater payload volume and improved competitiveness.

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