A European exoplanet-studying spacecraft has been cleared for liftoff this fall.
The Characterizing Exoplanet Satellite (CHEOPS) recently passed a crucial review designed to assess the spacecraft's readiness for flight and ability to meet major mission goals, European Space Agency (ESA) officials announced on Monday (March 11).
https://www.space.com/europe-exoplanet-mission-cheops-cleared-flight.html