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Aeronautic terminology in dribs and drabs... <b>M as "Mars Express"<b>

Rome, Italy - Thales Alenia Space is responsible for the satellite integration and testing

Mars Express is the European scientific probe to study the atmosphere of Mars and map the geology of its surface. Thales Alenia Space was responsible for the satellite integration and testing, and built the MARSIS instrument capable of detecting the presence of water up to a depth of over 5 km beneath the surface.

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1082201
Rome, Italy, 11/16/2007 16:41
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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