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Vega revealed
BY STEPHEN CLARK
SPACEFLIGHT NOW
Posted: February 12, 2012

The first Vega rocket was unveiled in January at the launch site in French Guiana. This video shows the 98-foot launcher being revealed as the launch pad's mobile service gantry retracted following the completion of stacking of the rocket.

Credit: ESA