ESTCube-1, Estonia's first satellite, was successfully
launched into orbit. The purpose of the satellite is to measure the electric
sail effect. The Finnish Meteorological Institute bears the main responsibility
for the payload.
Using a Vega rocket, Estonia’s first satellite ESTCube-1 was
successfully launched into orbit early Tuesday morning from Europe’s Spaceport
in Kourou, French Guiana. After the launch, everything has proceeded according
to plan. ESTCube-1 is orbiting the Earth and a radio link has been established
with the satellite.