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Perdasdefogu (NU), 5 October 2021 - This morning the new SPTF (Space Propulsion Test Facility) was inaugurated in Perdasdefogu, a center of technological excellence unique in Europe that enables the development of new technologies essential for the space transport chain in the co
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VEGA SUCCESSFULLY RETURNED TO FLIGHT WITH 2 MISSIONS
SLOWDOWN IN PROFITS WITH INCREASING BACKLOG
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With flight VV19, Vega successfully puts in Sun-Synchronous orbit Pléiades Neo 4 along with four small satellites in ride-share, including one for the University “La Sapienza” of Rome.
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ARIANE 5: A NEW SUCCESSFUL FLIGHT
Two geostationary telecommunication satellites, Star One D2 and EUTELSAT QUANTUM, have been placed into orbit
Colleferro (Rome), 31st July 2021 – Ariane 5 successfully placed two geostationary telecommunication satellites, Star One D2
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Rome, 21st July 2021 – In the ESA ESRIN headquarter of Frascati, the CEO of Avio Giulio Ranzo and the ESA Director of Space Transportation Daniel Neuenschwander have signed a Euro 118.8 million contract which ensures the advancement of the Vega launcher programme beyond 2025.
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Rome, 7th July 2021 - Avio S.p.A.