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First European "Martian" space probe to be shown
Toulouse, France - It will be launched to Mars in June 2003
Esa - European Space Agency - presented "Mars Express", the first European space probe to explore the Red Planet. It consists of an orbiter, housing seven instruments for observing the surface, and a lander - Beagle 2 - that will investigate Martian rock and soil. It is due for launch in June 2003 from Baikonur in Kazakhstan. (004)
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AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency