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Fully assembled Vega VV01 on pad
Final ‘go’ for Vega launch
 
12 February 2012   Vega is all set for launch on Monday. The new launcher passed its final hurdle on Saturday at Europe’s Spaceport, the Launch Readiness Review, and is ready for liftoff.
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Vega VV01 liftoff
Vega set for its inaugural flight
 
3 February 2012   PR 2 2012 - On 13 February, the European Space Agency will perform the first qualification flight of its brand new Vega launch vehicle.
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Fully assembled Vega VV01 on pad
First Vega rocket assembled on launch pad
 
27 January 2012   ESA’s new Vega rocket is now fully assembled on its launch pad. Final preparations are in full swing for the rocket’s inaugural flight from Europe’s Spaceport. The launch window opens on 9 February.
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