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Europe's Vega-C rocket blasts off carrying 7 satellites
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The European Space Agency (ESA) launched the first flight of its Vega-C rocket on Wednesday, carrying seven satellites to orbit. Vega-C accelerated much faster than Ariane 5, ESA's heavy launcher, reaching a speed of 16,000 kilometers per hour within two minutes of launch. Watch the video to see the launch!

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