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ESA Council approves new generation of space launchers (VIDEO)

Luxembourg, Luxembourg - The decision marks a historical phase

ESA (European Space Agency) yesterday concluded a productive one-day Council meeting at ministerial level in Luxembourg. Ministers of ESA Member States agreed the further development of a family of new launchers, and approved funding for the International Space Station and space exploration. In addition, Ministers set a course for ESA to remain an independent, world-class intergovernmental space...

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Rome, Italy, 12/03/2014 12:10
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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