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Mating of Vega's AVUM fourth stage
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Mating of Vega's AVUM fourth stage

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Vega preparations are moving full speed ahead at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. On 17 December 2011, the AVUM – Attitude & Vernier Upper Module – liquid-propellant fourth stage was added to the vehicle.

The launch window for Vega’s maiden flight, VV01, opens on 26 January and closes in the first week of February.

  • ESA - M. Pedoussaut, 2011
  • Space Transportation
  • Launchers and space vehicles ESA Places Vega Europe's Spaceport
Mating of Vega's AVUM fourth stage
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Mating of Vega's AVUM fourth stage

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Mating of Vega's AVUM fourth stage
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Mating of Vega's AVUM fourth stage
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Mating of Vega's AVUM fourth stage
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Mating of Vega's AVUM fourth stage
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