sent into orbit
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The latest mission had been heralded as a historic first for Britain and Europe as it would have been the first time satellites had been sent into orbit from western Europe.
From Reuters • Jan. 10, 2023
The Mir space station was sent into orbit in 1986, first under the control of the Soviet Union and later Russia.
From BBC • Sep. 19, 2022
Experimental and prototype payloads were sent into orbit last June, and initial operational payloads are slated for launch in 2022 and 2023.
From Scientific American • Jan. 18, 2022
“We are reminded that America is always in the process of transcending great challenges,” the president said that afternoon after two astronauts were sent into orbit.
From New York Times • Jun. 1, 2020
And Kruger and Altman know their careers were sent into orbit by Richmond.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2016
