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The Italian Space Agency ready to acquire Arianespace shares

Rome, Italy - Enrico Saggese, president of the agency, confirms

During "The Space Politics for the Growth of the Country" convention Enrico Saggese, president of the Italian Space Agency (ASI) declared that ASI is ready to acquire a minority stake in Arianespace, the French company which manufactures satellite launchers, which is currently experiencing financial difficulties. The aerospace firm is currently controlled by the French space agency (CNES, Centre national...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1147719
Rome, Italy, 11/27/2012 19:30
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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