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Two Vega C Launches Contracted by ESA

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Tom Patton
Mar 17, 2023
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ESA, acting on behalf of the Italian government, has contracted with Arianespace for two Vega C launches with an option for a third.

“The Italian government has requested the European Space Agency to assist in the implementation of the ambitious IRIDE Earth Observation program, funded by the PNRR.”

Simonetta Cheli, director of the Earth Observation Progra…

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