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Artificial satellite Giove-A in orbit phase

by

ESA/P.Carril/Novapix

Reference

e-sco05-90206

Date

2007-06-20

The Fregat upper stage separates from the third stage to reach a medium Earth orbit. The in-orbit phase has been completed on January 09 2006 and GIOVE-A is operational since January 12 2006. Artist view.