# The Smile spacecraft lifted off on a Vega-C rocket from E... — July 23, 2026

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Podcast: [Space News and Weather Today – Auroras, Rocket Launches & Night Sky Viewing](https://stenobird.com/podcast/space-news-and-weather-today-auroras-rocket-launches-night-sky-viewing-6693379)
Published: 2026-07-23T07:41:19+00:00
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