PRIMA selected as first Probe Explorer; Artemis Accords reach 74

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   PRIMA selected as first Probe Explorer for 2033 launch

   The PRIMA mission is listed as the first Probe Explorer, with Phase B status and a confirmation review.

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   Croatia signs Artemis Accords as 74th signatory

   The Artemis Accords now have 74 signatories after Croatia signed.

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   ESA Extends Boost! Contract for RFA One First Flights

   Rocket Factory Augsburg received a €2.7 million ESA Boost! contract extension, with UK Space Agency backing, to prepare RFA One for two maiden flights from SaxaVord Spaceport, including imminent hot-fire tests and a subsequent launch.

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   ISRO and ESA amend cooperative agreement

   ISRO and ESA updated their cooperative agreement.

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   Hubble Images MACS J0417; Supernova Athena Reappearance Predicted

   NASA's Hubble captured MACS J0417, and a reappearance of Supernova Athena is predicted between now and early March 2027.