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Enabling & Support

Vega in Kourou

03/02/2013 6156 views
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The first stage of the next Vega rocket is on its launch pad at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana.

The arrival of ‘Assembly A1A’, consisting of Interstage 0/1, the P80 solid-propellant motor and its thrust-vectoring system, marks the start of the launch campaign.

Read more: First stage of second Vega ready at Europe’s Spaceport

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    Vega [HIGHLIGHT]

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    Vega first stage ready

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    arrival of Assembly A1A
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    Loaded motor for P80 first stage

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    P80 VERTA 1 loaded motor case
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    Attaching the nozzle

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    Nozzle integration
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    Vega VV02 P80 after nozzle integration

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    Nozzle integrated on P80 engine
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    Vega VV02 Interstage integration

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    Interstage integrated onto aft skirt