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Astrium reinforces the excellence and reliability of the Ariane programme

Paris, France - To harmonise activities

Faced with an economic context that has become increasingly complex not only for the European Space Agency (ESA) member countries but also for Arianespace, the overall effectiveness of the Ariane programme must be reinforced both for industry and public administrations. With this important goal in mind, Astrium Space Transportation, prime contractor for the Ariane 5 launcher, brought together its...

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Rome, Italy, 10/18/2010 19:22
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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