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May 17, 2013

Ariane Flight VA214's launch vehicle marks a preparation milestone
Kourou, French Guiana (ESA) May 17, 2013
The third Ariane 5 for launch in 2013 has now completed basic build-up at the Spaceport, taking the next step toward Arianespace's two-passenger mission planned from French Guiana in July. This heavy-lift workhorse was equipped with its upper cryogenic stage and vehicle equipment bay inside the Spaceport's Launcher Integration Building, installed as a single "upper composite" atop the core cryogenic stage by prime contractor Astrium. The launcher will now be readied for transfer to the Final ... read more

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US Navy And Lockheed Martin Deliver Secure Communications Satellite For Mobile Users

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Ariane Flight VA214's launch vehicle marks a preparation milestone

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GPS IIF-4 Launched From Cape Canaveral

China's BeiDou satellite navigation system has broad commercial uses

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