Crucial Rocket Parts End Up Crushed in a Landfill, Imperiling Satellite Mission
The final mission of the European Space Agencys Vega rocket has encountered a bizarre setback. Its common for wallets to go missing. Same for car keys and mobile phones. A Vega C rocket ahead of launch.Photo: ESA But for two propellant tanks belonging to a 98-foot-tall rocket to go missing? Theyre normally stored in Avios production department in Colleferro, which recently underwent renovations. However, due to the current situation, Avio is unlikely to meet its commitment to launch on schedule....