Il programma VEGA ad una svolta

VEGA is an ESA program to develop a small European launcher (VEGA) stands for Vettore Europeo di Generazione Avanzata – Advanced Generation European Launcher) primarily based on Italian industrial activities and funds. VEGA is able to put a payload of 1,5 tons in a 700 km orbit. During the next mont...

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Main Author: Michele Dussi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: mediaGEO soc. coop. 2008-03-01
Series:GEOmedia
Online Access:https://www.mediageo.it/ojs/index.php/GEOmedia/article/view/550
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Summary:VEGA is an ESA program to develop a small European launcher (VEGA) stands for Vettore Europeo di Generazione Avanzata – Advanced Generation European Launcher) primarily based on Italian industrial activities and funds. VEGA is able to put a payload of 1,5 tons in a 700 km orbit. During the next months the third stage booster will be submitted to final qualification test. Then the maiden launch will be scheduled for the last quarter of 2009.
ISSN:1128-8132
2283-5687