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ESA's Cluster mission concludes after 26 years of space exploration

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The European Space Agency's Cluster mission is concluding its operations after a remarkable 26-year run. The quartet of spacecraft, which has provided invaluable data on Earth's magnetosphere, is preparing for its final maneuvers. This extended mission is a testament to the robust engineering and successful operations that have allowed the probes to far exceed their planned lifespan. AI

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  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 (CA) ·

    ESA's Cluster quartet prepares for its final Tango

    Two-year mission bows out after 26 thanks to some heroic engineering

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