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Launch of the first Italian satellite in India

New Delhi, India - Bisignani: “New era of cooperation”

Yesterday, India made its first step through the ever increasing aerospace sector, launching the first Italian satellite on the “Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle” (PSLV-C8) rocket, used for its eleventh flight. The launch of the 352-kg satellite “Agile” was promoted by the Indian Space Agency, and took place on the isle of Sriharikota. Giovanni Bignani, the head of Italian Space Agency (ASI), defined...

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Rome, Italy, 04/25/2007 22:28
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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