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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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In preparation for Europe's first rideshare mission, flight VV16, Vega's 53 ridesharing satellites secured on the new Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS) dispenser inside the fairing are hoisted to the top of the mobile gantry for integration with the launch vehicle at Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana on 12 June 2020.

Europe's Spaceport prepares for its first rideshare mission dedicated to multiple light satellites on Vega.
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Hoisting Vega's ridesharing payloads

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Multiple light satellites secured on the SSMS dispenser inside the fairing are mounted on Vega inside the mobile gantry at Europe's Spaceport ahead of flight VV16.
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Ridesharing satellites meet Vega

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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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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 poised for launch with mobile gantry retracted in preparation for liftoff on 2 September 2020 with 53 satellites.
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Vega poised for launch

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