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Liftoff of Vega VV01
ESA’s new Vega launcher scores success on maiden flight
 
13 February 2012   PR 3 2012 - Vega, ESA’s new launch vehicle, is ready to operate alongside the Ariane 5 and Soyuz launchers after a successful qualification flight this morning from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana.
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Liftoff of Vega VV01
Vega liftoff
 
13 February 2012   The first Vega, flight VV01, lifted off from Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana on its way to carry nine satellites into orbit.
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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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