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Vega Flight VV03 is assembled in Kourou

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The Vega upper stage is lifted into place on top of the launcher in  preparation for Flight VV03. Vega is set for launch from Europe's  Spaceport in French Guiana on 28 April. The payload is Kazakhstan's  DZZ-HR Earth observation satellite.

Vega's Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS) dispenser holding 53 satellites is stowed inside Vega's fairing at Europe's Spaceport.
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Multiple satellites stowed in Vega fairing

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Vega P80 stage arrives in Kourou
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Vega P80 stage arrives

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Vega's new Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS) dispenser will release 53 satellites on Europe's first rideshare flight VV16, dedicated to light satellites.
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Multiple satellites stowed in Vega fairing

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Vega's ridesharing satellites secured on the SSMS dispenser inside the fairing are hoisted to the top of the mobile gantry at Europe's Spaceport.
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Hoisting Vega's ridesharing payloads

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Vega's upper composite containing 53 satellites secured on the SSMS dispenser move to the launch zone for Europe's first rideshare mission.
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Vega's ridesharing satellites are moved to the launch zone

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