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Deal between the Italian Defense and the ASI for the SkyMed system

Rome, Italy - An Addendum to the program has been signed

An Addendum to the already existing convention for the Earth observing satellite system, called Cosmo-SkyMed, has been signed by the Italian Defense Ministry and the Italian Space Agency (ASI). It is a system made by four artificial satellites which orbit the Earth to shot photos in order to guarantee a correct use for strategic, civil military, scientific and commercial needs. The Ministry defines...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 71477
Rome, Italy, 12/18/2006 15:36
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