ESA's new launcher, Vega, made a successful maiden flight today from French Guyana. Aerospace manufacturer Avio coordinated work with 12 different European countries and 45 separate companies to produce 65% of the launcher.
Credit: ESA/Avio
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Vega's successful maiden launch
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