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CIRA (Italian Centre for Aerospace Research) announces other three tests for the USV (Unmanned Space Vehicle)

Cagliari, Italy - Next test expected within the year

After the good results of last February 24th (see AVIONEWS), the Italian Centre for Aerospace Research (CIRA) has announced other three tests aimed to support and optimize the performance already shown by the USV, first Unmanned Italian Space Vehicle. According to Gennaro Russo, program manager of space activities division at CIRA, the vehicle, 9.2 m long, 3.7 m wide and 1,250 kg weighty, able to...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1070971
Rome, Italy, 03/12/2007 13:23
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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