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Avio celebrates 200th launch of Ariane

Kourou, French Guyana - Preparation continues for qualification launch of Vega

Avio celebrates the target of the first 200 space launches of Ariane, that so far has put into orbit over 60% of commercial satellites in service in the world. The 200th launch, which took place during the night between 16 and 17 February from the European Space Centre in French Guyana, confirms the technical, industrial and commercial success of the Ariane programme, which involves the most advanced...

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Rome, Italy, 02/18/2011 10:40
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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