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Deploying multiple small satellites
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Deploying multiple small satellites

15/03/2018 2268 views 8 likes 391353 ID

Vega’s versatile Small Satellites Mission Service dispenser developed within ESA’s Light satellite Launch opportunities initiative is designed to deploy multiple light satellites below 500 kg.

Light satellites and SSMS dispenser
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Light satellites and SSMS dispenser

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Vega's Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS) dispenser holding 53 satellites is stowed inside Vega's fairing at Europe's Spaceport.
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Multiple satellites stowed in Vega fairing

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Vega's new Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS) dispenser will release 53 satellites on Europe's first rideshare flight VV16, dedicated to light satellites.
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Multiple satellites stowed in Vega fairing

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Rideshare multiple launch service
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Rideshare multiple launch service

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Rideshare multiple launch service
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Rideshare multiple launch service

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