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Discovery: Italy proves proud about the Shuttle's success

Rome, Italy - ASI President Vetrella and astronaut Vittori underlined some key aspects about the importance of the mission

The success of the Discovery Space Shuttle’s mission is being also clearly appreciated in Italy both by ASI (Italian Space Agency) President Sergio Vetrella and astronaut Roberto Vittori. Vetrella reminded that it deals with an important goal also for Italian industry, when considering the role played by the Raffaello module produced by Alcatel Alenia Space and taking into account the carrying on o...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 125102
Rome, Italy, 08/10/2005 14:08
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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