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A mock-up of Europe’s Vega launcher first stage was transferred on 26 October from the Booster Integration Building to the Vega Launch Zone at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.
The Vega launcher preparation will take place on the launch pad inside the mobile gantry that houses all the required support equipment to assemble and check the launcher.