Vega launch live on the Internet

 

The maiden flight of the new European launch vehicle (Vega, dedicated to small payloads) is scheduled for today as of 11:00 (the launch window is open until 14:00). Follow the live video on the Internet organised by Arianespace by clicking on this link or this link of the European Space Agency.

Published on 13 February 2011

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