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New constellation of Italian satellites christened

Name chosen by students and announced by astronaut Cristoforetti

It will be called "Iris" the new constellation of Italian satellites being built in space. Its purpose will be to observe planet Earth, transmitting increasingly precise data and more detailed images. It is an initiative financed with funds made available by the Italian Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), and allocated to space activities conducted by the Italian Space Agency (ASI). "A symbolic name...

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Rome, Italy, 05/19/2022 09:41
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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