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GIOVE-A laser ranging campaign successful

3 October 2006

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GIOVE-A in orbit (artist's impression)

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Artist's impression of GIOVE-A in orbit

Credits: ESA - P. Carril

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Laser Retroreflector on GIOVE-A

Drawing of GIOVE-A, showing the position of the laser retroreflector.

Credits: ESA

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Map of SLR stations

Map showing geographical distribution of satellite laser ranging stations that participated in the first GIOVE-A ranging campaign

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