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Astrium conducts ESA study on a new transport system for return to Earth

Bremen, Germany - First flight is possible in 2016

Astrium conducts European Space Agency (ESA) study on a new transport system for return to Earth: the Advanced Re-entry Vehicle (ARV) Transportation of cargo to the International Space Station (ISS) and back to Earth to be studied within the ARV programme. The study programme amounts to 21 million Euros. First flight is possible in 2016 “Astrium, in its role as industrial prime contractor for t...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1106877
Rome, Italy, 07/08/2009 18:37
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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