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May 23, 2013
O3b Networks Launcher and payload integration are underway at Kourou
Kourou, French Guiana (ESA) May 23, 2013
Preparations for Arianespace's next Soyuz flight are in full swing at multiple locations across the Spaceport, including the start-up of satellite installation in the S5 payload preparation center, and initiation of launcher build-up within the ELS launch site's MIK integration building. At the Spaceport's main base area, the first of four O3b Networks satellites to be orbited on the June 24 mission is now mounted on the payload dispenser for Soyuz. During activity in one of the S5 building' ... read more

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Angara Rocket Launch Delayed to 2014
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ESA's Vega launcher scores new success with Proba-V
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European Vega rocket launch delayed due to weather
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Checkout is underway with O3b Networks' four satellites to be orbited on the next Arianespace Soyuz launch
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O3b Networks' first four satellites arrive for the next Arianespace Soyuz launch
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Ukraine aims to accelerate space industry development
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Payload integration is underway for Vega's second mission from the Spaceport
The multi-satellite payload "stack" for Vega's upcoming flight from French Guiana is now taking shape as the Arianespace-managed integration process advances at the Spaceport. This activity be ... more
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Arianespace receives the second Vega for launch from French Guiana
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Vega is readied for its May 3 liftoff with a three satellite international payload
The second Vega mission from French Guiana has entered its final preparation phase as the lightweight launcher is readied for a nighttime liftoff on May 3 with a trio of satellites as its payload. ... more
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