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November 30, 2012

Arianespace ready for next Soyuz and Ariane missions
Kourou, French Guiana (ESA) Nov 30, 2012
A payload fairing not only performs the important role of protecting a launcher's passengers during ascent, it also provides an opportunity to put a spotlight on the spacecraft lofted during the mission. For Arianespace launches, placing logos related to the flights' passengers - and in certain cases, their associated organizations and countries - has become a tradition that is continued on the upcoming Soyuz and Ariane 5 missions currently being readied for liftoff from the Spaceport. A large dec ... read more

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