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5th space anniversary for the Proba satellite

Paris, France - It was launched on October 22, 2001 to test new technologies

Proba, the ESA's little experimental satellite, celebrates five years in the space. It was launched on October 22, 2001 to test new technologies, in the field of the General Support Technology program of the ESA - European Space Agency. The capabilities and the performance of this satellite are unique and it could offer a great contribute to the science, so it has been decided to extend the duration...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 67475
Rome, Italy, 10/24/2006 17:33
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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