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The video with the crucial moments of Vega launch and conference guests (VIDEO)

Colleferro, Italy - From Samantha Cristoforetti speak to Lares satellite release

The joy and the applauses during the conference today February 13, 2012 in Colleferro, Roma province, base of the AVIO installation that assembled the VEGA launchers almost totally. Within guest speaking, shown by MD Francesco Caio, Samantha Cristoforetti explained which requirements an astronaut must have. At the end of the short movie, the launchers Vega release the first of many satellites...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1137693
Rome, Italy, 02/13/2012 19:30
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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