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April 07, 2014

The DZZ-HR satellite is fueled for Arianespace's upcoming Vega launch
Kourou, French Guiana (ESA) Apr 07, 2014
Arianespace is maintaining its rapid-paced mission planning in 2014 as preparations move ahead for the next flight - a light-lift Vega launch, which is to orbit the DZZ-HR Earth observation spacecraft from French Guiana on April 28. This 900-kg.-class satellite is undergoing the fueling process in the Spaceport's S5 payload preparation center, while Vega has taken shape at the separate SLV launch facility. DZZ-HR was produced by Airbus Defence and Space for the Republic of Kazakhstan's gover ... read more

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