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Arianespace readies launch of Europe's 2nd navigation satellite
Baikonur, Kazakhstan - GIOVE-B will have a liftoff mass of 530 kg
Preparations for Starsem's upcoming mission are in full swing at Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, with the European-built GIOVE-B navigation satellite payload now undergoing checkout, and the Soyuz launch vehicle advancing through the integration process. GIOVE-B was delivered to the launch site on March 13 along with its ground support equipment, arriving aboard an Antonov An-124 cargo jetliner....
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1087487
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency